The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Village of Falconer Highway Building at 1 Coleson Drive in Falconer.

Distemper shots and/or microchips will also be available, at no cost.

Animals must be pre-registered to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older.

To pre-register online for the village of Falconer clinic visit: https://on.ny.gov/3ZvA1SH

Pet owners must bring previous rabies vaccination records for each animal receiving a shot to ensure proper and effective vaccination; clinic staff will confirm previous rabies vaccination records. All dogs must be on a leash. All cats must be in a carrier.

New York State Public Health Law requires each dog, cat, and domesticated ferret over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies.

For more information about the clinic and rabies in general, visit https://chqgov.com/environmental-health/rabies-prevention or contact the Health Department at (716) 753-4481.

The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) Division of Public Health will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Taylor Training Center located at 240 West Harrison Street.

Animals must be pre-registered to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older.

To pre-register online for the City of Jamestown clinic visit: https://on.ny.gov/3CyAkCQ.

Pet owners must bring previous rabies vaccination records for each animal receiving a shot to ensure proper and effective vaccination; clinic staff will confirm previous rabies vaccination records. All dogs must be on a leash. All cats must be in a carrier.

New York State Public Health Law requires each dog, cat, and domesticated ferret over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies.

For more information about the clinic and rabies in general, visit https://chqgov.com/environmental-health/rabies-prevention or contact the Division of Public Health at (716) 753-4481.

The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health and the town of Gerry are co-sponsoring the clinic that will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Town of Gerry Highway Department at 4675 Route 60 in Gerry.

This clinic will be a drive-in clinic and animals must be pre-registered to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older.

The link to pre-register online for the Town of Gerry clinic is available here: https://on.ny.gov/3DO4Jzz

New York State Public Health Law requires each dog, cat, and domesticated ferret over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies. County residents are encouraged to be responsible pet owners by having their pets vaccinated.

If you register but decide not to attend the event, please cancel your appointment so the spot is available for another pet. You can cancel appointments via the confirmation email you receive when you register. Walk-ins may be accepted, but are not guaranteed.

For more information about the clinic and rabies in general, visit https://chqgov.com/environmental-health/rabies-prevention or contact the Division of Public Health at (716) 753-4481.

Participants must pre-register before Saturday for the drive-thru clinic. To pre-register, call the Jamestown City Clerk’s Office at (716) 483-7613 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. this week. You will need to provide your name, address and animal information. Animals must be at least 3 months old to receive their first rabies vaccine shot. You’ll be given an appointment time to arrive at the clinic. If you have them, please bring previous rabies vaccination records to the clinic to receive a 3-year vaccination. Face masks are required at the clinic.

Participants will enter the drive-thru clinic off West Third Street and remain in their vehicles with their pets. Animal handlers will transport pets from the vehicle to the veterinarian for the vaccination. Dogs must be on a lease and small dogs may be in carriers. Cats must be in a container like a carrier or a kennel.

For more information, contact the Jamestown City Clerk’s Office at (716) 483-7613 or the Chautauqua County Department of Health at (716) 753-4567.

According to a media release sent out Tuesday afternoon, health officials say a youth turkey hunter was attacked on Sunday, April 21 while hunting turkey near Open Meadows Road in the Town of North Harmony.  The youth was wearing a heavy jacket and was accompanied by his father. The raccoon latched onto his jacket biting through the jacket and inflicting a bite.

“This would have been a much different story if he was wearing a light weight shirt or hunting alone,” Health official note in the media release. “The youth was able to fling the raccoon clear allowing his father time to shoot the raccoon.”

“This incident should serve as a reminder to residents, particularly outdoor enthusiasts (hikers, hunters, etc.), that animal rabies is a serious public health concern and continues to be present in Chautauqua County,” said Mark Stow, County Director of Environmental Health Services.  “Raccoons are, by far, the animal most likely to be rabid in the state.”

Health officials say roughly one in ten animals infected by the rabies virus will become aggressive and attack with no provocation. Other rabid animals may appear tame or docile, and well-meaning animal lovers may be tempted to catch and help the animals.

As we approach the season when wild animals are having babies, people may hear orphaned animals crying for their mother and think they need to care for the animals. However, when people take wild or feral animals home they create a real danger for their family, particularly children.  It is illegal to relocate/harbor wild animals and it’s also very dangerous, especially when children are allowed to handle/play with the animals. Sometimes entire families need to be treated for rabies exposure after an animal has been brought home.

Rabies is nearly always a fatal disease when exposure is missed and untreated. Preventing rabies in pets is your first line of defense.

Pet owners should be aware that New York State law requires all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets be vaccinated against rabies at 4 months of age.  The vaccination requirement aims to protect, not only pets and animals from the fatal rabies virus but also, pet owners who may be exposed through their pets.

Free rabies vaccination clinics are held at various locations throughout the county during the year. The next free rabies clinic is:

Saturday, May 4, 2019
1 – 3 P.M.
Town of Poland Highway Barn
533 Grubb Hill Rd., Kennedy, N.Y.

The initial rabies vaccination is valid for one year and subsequent booster vaccinations are valid for three years. If an unvaccinated pet or one that is overdue on its vaccination comes in contact with a rabid or suspected rabid animal, the pet must either be euthanized or strictly quarantined for six months.  Vaccinated animals that come in contact with wild animals can simply be given booster vaccinations, as long as they are given within five days of exposure.

Routine inquiries and requests for information can be obtained by calling 716-753-4481 during business hours.  After normal business hours, residents with urgent inquiries can call the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office at 716-753-4232. Visit cdc.gov and health.ny.gov for general information.

Sponsored by the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services and Chautauqua County Humane Society, the clinic will provide vaccinations free of charge to all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older.

All pets must be on a leash or in a cage and pet owners should bring rabies vaccination records for each animal that will be receiving a shot to ensure proper and effective vaccination.

State Law requires each dog, cat and domesticated ferret over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies.

For more information about the clinics and rabies in general, call 753-4481.

According to a release from the county’s Department Health and Human Services say the attack took place at about 3 p.m. Tuesday and involved a large brown pit bull grabbing onto a man’s upper leg.

A nearby fisherman soon came to help the victim. He’s described as a 6’3” white male weighing about 240 pounds, with blond hair and wearing blue jean shorts and a red shirt. Health officials are concerned because the man may have been bitten while helping to pull the dog off the victim.

Anyone with information regarding the attack, the Good Samaritan, or the suspect dog is asked to contact the Environmental Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services at 716-753-4489 during regular business hours or the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office at 716-753-4232 after regular hours.

Health officials also remind pet owners that New York State law requires all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets be vaccinated against rabies at 3 months of age.

The next free rabies vaccination clinic is scheduled for this Thursday, July, 30, 2015 from 5- 7 p.m. at Town of Ellicott Highway Garage, East Avenue & Mosher Street, Falconer.

Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets three (3) months of age and older. Please know that all pets must be on a leash or in a cage; and individuals should bring rabies vaccination records for each animal that will be receiving a shot. It is helpful for the veterinarian to know the previous immunization status of each animal to ensure proper and effective vaccination.

New York State Public Health Law requires each dog, cat and domesticated ferret over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies. County residents are encouraged to be responsible pet owners by having pets vaccinated.

Rabies is a very serious disease of warm-blooded animals caused by a virus. Raccoons, bats, skunks and foxes are the common disease carriers. The virus is transmitted to humans and animals through saliva. It can enter the body from a bite, scratch, scrape or open cut. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system, causing brain swelling and ultimately death within days of the onset of symptoms.

For more information on the March 27clinic and rabies in general, please see the Health Department’s website at: http://ny-chautauquacounty.civicplus.com/243/Environmental-Health or contact the Health Department at 753-4481.