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Rabies immunizations clinics set for 2025 in Orleans, Genesee

Posted 31 January 2025 at 7:51 am

Press Release, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments

In 2025, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) will offer free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets. To receive the vaccination, all animals must be at least 3 months old. It is important for all animals to be leashed, 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. A rabies 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. Vaccination helps prevent outbreaks and keeps everyone safe.
  • 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 serious 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.”

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

  • Saturday, April 26, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, June 18, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

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

  • Thursday, February 6, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm

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

  • Thursday, May 15, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 7, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 9, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

The funding for these clinics comes from the New York State Department of Health.

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