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GO Health sets rabies immunization clinics for 2026

Posted 30 January 2026 at 4:50 pm

Press Release, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments

Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health), with funding from the New York State Department of Health, will offer free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets in 2026.

Important Information:

• To receive a 3-year certificate for a dog or cat, please bring proof of prior rabies vaccination (metal tags or licenses will not be accepted as proof).

• Ferrets must receive vaccinations annually, regardless of previous immunization.

• All animals must be leashed or crated and kept under control during the clinics.

Why should your pets be vaccinated?

• Protects Your Pet: Rabies is a deadly disease that can affect both animals and humans. Vaccination is the best way to keep your pet safe.

• Protects You, Your Family, and the Community: Rabies can be passed to humans through bites or scratches from infected animals. Vaccinating pets helps prevent outbreaks.

• Required by Law: According to New York State Law, all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies.

“Rabies continues to be a public health problem in Genesee and Orleans Counties,” stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health. “We remind all residents to keep their animals’ rabies vaccinations up to date.”

Genesee County Rabies Walk-in Clinic at the Batavia Town Highway Garage (3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020)

  • Thursday, February 5, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Genesee County Rabies Drive-Thru Clinics at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020)

  • Thursday, May 14, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 13, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 8, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Orleans County Rabies Drive-Thru Clinics at the Orleans County Fairgrounds (12690 State Route 31, Albion, NY 14411)

  • Saturday, April 25, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, June 17, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 19, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 7, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

For more information on GO Health’s programs and services, visit GOHealthNY.org or contact your local health department at:

  • Orleans County: 585-589-3278
  • Genesee County: 585-344-2580 x5555