outreach

Otsego County
2012 Rabies Vaccination
Free Clinics
For All Pet Dogs, Cats & Ferrets

Previous rabies Vaccination Certificate must be presented to receive
a 3 year booster (NO EXCEPTIONS).
The vaccine being used gives 1 year protection for domestic dogs and cats receiving
their first vaccination and 3 years protection for domestic dogs and cats receiving a
booster.
Domesticated ferrets require vaccination each year.
Even pet dogs and cats that stay indoors must be vaccinated.
NYS law requires all dogs to be licensed. A license will not be issued for a time
period extending beyond the date of the dogs rabies certificate.
It is NYS law that any unvaccinated pet exposed to a rabid or suspected rabid
animal be euthanized or quarantined for 6 months at owners’ expense.
It is NYS law that any unvaccinated pet that bites or scratches be confined for ten
days at a facility at owners’ expense.
*DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH & UNDER PROPER CONTROL*
*CATS AND FERRETS SHOULD BE IN A PILLOW CASE OR CARRYING CASE*
*LIMIT OF 15 PETS PER PERSON
?? LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS HAVE VOLUNTEERED THEIR FACILITIES FOR YOUR
CONVENIENCE. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET.
IT’S THE LAW, YOU CAN BE FINED.
CLINIC DATES & PLACES ARE LISTED BELOW
April 10 (Tues) Worcester Town Barn 6-8pm Dr. Fassett
April 19 (Thurs) Richfield Town Barn 6-8pm Dr. Lea
May 24 (Thurs) Oneonta Neahwa Park 6-8pm Dr. Zeh
June 5 (Tues) Edmeston Town Barn 6-8pm Dr. Fassett
June 20 (Wed) Unadilla Clifton St. Park 6-8pm Valley Vet
July 18 (Wed) Morris Fire Department 6-8pm Dr. Zeh
August 15 (Wed) Oneonta Neahwa Park 6-8pm Dr. Puritz
September 11 (Tues) Cherry Valley Town Barn 6-8pm Dr. Fassett
September 20 (Thurs) Burlington Town Barn 6-8pm Dr. Lea
October 18 (Thurs) Otego Fire Department 6-8pm Dr. Puritz
December 5 (Wed) Cooperstown SPCA 4-6pm Dr. Puritz
Dogs, cats & ferrets may be taken to ANY CLINIC listed.
Questions? Call The Otsego County Department of Health (607) 547-4230.

Our neighbors in Schoharie and Delaware counties have been devastated by Hurricane Irene and the flooding

that followed.The Fly Creek Fire Company and Heartworks Quilt Shop have worked together to collect

cleaning supplies, food and tools for the flood victims in Prattsville, NY. Chief Mike Thayer picked up Heartworks

donations on Saturday evening 9/24. Richie and Ann Carr delivered a truck full of donated items on Sunday 9/25

to the Grand Gorge Fire Department. Grand Gorge FD will distribute everything to the folks in Prattsville.

Donations of cleaning supplies, food and tools from Heartworks Loading the truck Saturday night

Unloading at the Grand Gorge Fire Department

Damage to Main Street Prattsville, NY

It's hard to imagine that water can move large buildings.

Clean up will be never ending!

Thank you to all who donated and helped in any way! Our neighbors are most appreciative.