The Broome County Health Department sponsors RABIES CLINICS throughout locations in Broome County. All pets (dogs, cats, ferrets) must be at least 12 weeks old and properly restrained by the owner or responsible adult. If the pet has had a prior vaccine, please bring the rabies vaccination certificate with you. A $5.00 donation is requested. For questions, please call the Broome County Health Department at 607.778.2887.
Vaccination Law
State law requires and all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies by the time they are 4 months of age (they can be vaccinated at 3 months of age - but no younger than that). The law also requires all dogs in New York State to be licensed by the time they are 4 months of age and that license must be renewed each year - in order to license you must have a current rabies vaccination for your dog. This went into effect on November 20, 2002.
Health Department Links
NY State Rabies and Animal Control Statutes
Broome County Health Department Rabies Information and Clinic Dates
