Provides information about Rabies and how to prevent an infection in both animals and people. Also offers rabies vaccination clinics in various locations throughout the county.

Inspects local restaurants, public swimming pools, children's camps, tests drinking water, investigates animal bites and vaccinates pets.

DBCH offers information and public awareness of rabies. Also provides the preventive vaccines for domestic pets, and post exposure vaccines to people. If anyone suspects an animal is rabid, contact the Department of Health or the local police department immediately.

Provides immunizations to the public. Also monitors instances of rabies by investigating possible cases, and vaccinating those who have come in contact with the virus.

Through enforcement, education, and other disease prevention activities, is responsible for the following health programs: Rabies Prevention: Conducts investigations of domestic animal bites and scratches and wildlife encounters between people and/or their pets. Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Rodent Control: Responds to complaints and service requests regarding rodent infestations; baiting available for eligible properties. Public Health Nuisance Complaints (Public Health Nuisance = anything dangerous to human life or detrimental to health): Conducts investigations of complaints such as, but not limited to: properties that have rodent infestations, improperly stored garbage, junk and debris, improper bird and wildlife feeding, dog feces not cleaned up and disposed of properly. Arbovirus Prevention (Arbovirus = viruses transmitted by bloodsucking arthropods such as ticks, fleas, or mosquitoes): Conducts investigations of complaints such as standing water, improperly maintained swimming pools, and other man-made containers that hold water and create mosquito harborage. Neighbor Notification Law: Enforces this local law regarding the use of certain lawn pesticides; see website for more information.

This program is designed to help those who have fallen on hard times or need assistance caring for their pets. To be considered for these services, you will be asked to prove your qualification status.

* Provides rabies prevention including pet vaccination clinics.

* Assists with the treatment of rabies by administering follow up injections of the vaccination in the weeks following exposure. Initial treatment must take place in a hospital emergency room.

Aims to prevent human rabies via the testing of suspect animals, the rabies vaccination of pets, the monitoring of biting animals, the monitoring of animals exposed to rabies, and the rabies vaccination of persons with known or suspected rabies exposure.

Provides a wide variety of services essential to the health and well-being of all Genesee County Residents. Service areas include public water supply protection, community sanitation and food protection, private water and sewage disposal systems, realty subdivision plan review, public health nuisances, residential lead investigations, chemical emergencies, rabies investigations, and enforcement of both the Adolescent Tobacco Use and Prevention Act (ATUPA) and the NYS Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA). The Environmental Health division also operates multiple anti-rabies immunization clinics annually to administer vaccines to domestic animals, including cats, dogs, and ferrets, in order to reduce the spread of the potentially life threatening disease.

Conducts property transfer surveys which includes bacteriological water analysis and testing of on-site waste water treatment systems. Regulates all public water supplies as defined by Part 5 of the NYS Sanitary Code. Oversees cooling tower registry and reviews water testing results. Investigates special issues including rabies, radon, nuisance complaints, smoking in public, emergencies related to Public Health, West Nile Virus/Eastern Equine Encephalitis, mosquito vector surveillance, and control measures as warranted. Provides free rabies clinics for dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets in various locations throughout the year. Call or go online to find locations and register. Responsible for food service establishment permitting, education, and inspection. Oversees permitting and enforces the NYS Sanitary Code for Bathing Beaches, Children Camps, Swimming Pools, Temporary Residences, Tanning Salons, and Tattoo and Piercing Parlors. Investigates and oversees the abatement of lead-based paint hazards in dwellings where children under 6 years of age resides.

Offers an array of Public Clinics and Services to Genesee County residents including Childhood and Adult Immunizations, Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment, confidential Sexually Transmitted Disease screening, and anonymous, confidential AIDS/HIV counseling and testing. Services may be covered by insurance or clients may be eligible for free care.

Pre- and post-exposure vaccine available along with follow-up and guidance. Provides clinics for vaccination against rabies for dogs, cats, and ferrets held quarterly. Also provides information and education on rabies prevention.

Offers regularly scheduled rabies clinics throughout the county for cats, dogs and ferrets. Also provides information and follow up for humans or pets that have experienced an animal bite or possible rabies exposure. If bitten by or encountered a wild or domestic animal that could have rabies, call Public Health or seek health care.

Provides shelter for stray, homeless, abused and abandoned animals. Also provides cremation services,offers and promotes animal adoptions and handles complaints of cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. Seeking donations of food and animal care products.

DBCH offers information and public awareness of rabies. Also provides the preventive vaccines for domestic pets, and post exposure vaccines to people. If anyone suspects an animal is rabid, contact the Department of Health or the local police department immediately.

Provides education for public awareness of the humane treatment and care of all animals and the specific responsibilities of companion animal guardianship. Provides spay/neuter, rabies vaccination and other clinics. Provides a facility to house stray and unwanted animals in a manner which shall sustain their health and welfare. Helps to reunite lost animals with their guardian and offers the adoption of stray and unwanted animals. For animal cruelty please contact 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Aims to prevent human rabies via the testing of suspect animals, the rabies vaccination of pets, the monitoring of biting animals, the monitoring of animals exposed to rabies, and the rabies vaccination of persons with known or suspected rabies exposure.

Offers rabies vaccinations for the dogs, cats, and ferrets of Broome County residents.

Do not refer, this event happens only once every 3-4 yearsNo income, insurance, or residency requirementsMedical services provided on walk in basisUnder 18 MUST be accompanied by parent/guardianDental and Spay/Neuter Veterinary must be pre-scheduledServices Provided: Dental: Inspections, Fillings, Simple Extractions Medical: Diabetes, Pain Management, High Blood Pressure and Vital Signs, Risk Assessments, Lifestyle and Nutritional Counseling, school physicals Optometry: Vision examination, Testing for Cataracts, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration, Single-Focal (reading glasses) Prescription Glasses Manufactured on-site. Optometrists can write prescriptions for more complex lenses to be filled elsewhere at patient's expense Veterinary: Spay, Neuter and deworming and vaccinations including rabies and canine/feline distemper, parvo

* Enforces Monroe County Sanitary Code Article ll, General Sanitation and Article lV, Habitable Buildings. This includes integrated pest management.Carbon Monoxide PoisoningTobacco UseHome Fire DeathsHousehold Pests/Rabies and Animal Contact programLead ExposureAsthma Hospitalizations

Offers free rabies vaccination clinics for owners of dogs, ferrets, and cats. Owners are required to keep pets on a leash or in a carrier and bring their pet's past rabies shot records.

Clinics in 2023 will be held:

Thursday, April 20th (6 PM - 7 PM)
Town of Parishville - Highway Garage State, Route 72, Parishville

Wednesday, April 26th (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Town of Louisville - Louisville Community Center, Arena Drive, Louisville

Wednesday, May 10th (5 PM - 7 PM)
City of Ogdensburg - Fire Department, 718 Ford Street, Ogdensburg

Thursday, May 11th (5 PM - 7 PM)
Town of Macomb - Macomb Highway Barn, 6669 State Highway 58, Hammond

Thursday, May 18th (6 PM - 8 PM)
Town of Potsdam - Town Barn, 19 Madrid Avenue, Potsdam

Wednesday, May 25th (6 PM - 7 PM)
Town of Norfolk - Dominic Zappia Community Center, Clinton Street, Norfolk

Thursday, May 25th (5 PM - 7 PM)
Friends 4 Pound Paws Shelter, 55 Owl Road, Gouverneur

Thursday, June 15th (6 PM - 8 PM)
Town Fine - Fine Town Garage, 615 Oswegatchie Trail Road, Oswegatchie

Thursday, June 15th (6 PM - 8 PM)
Town of Lawrence - Tri-Town Arena, 746 NY-11C, Brasher

Wednesday, July 12th (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Town of Pierrepont - Pierrepont Town Barn, 864 State Highway 68, Canton

Thursday, July 13th (5 PM - 7 PM)
Town of Gouverneur - Gouverneur Town Board, Gouverneur

Thursday, July 20th (6 PM - 7 PM)
Town of Colton - Colton DPW Building, 3759 State Highway 56, Colton

Thursday, August 10th (6 PM - 8 PM)
Town of Fowler - Fowler Town Barn, 87 Little York Road, Gouverneur

Tuesday, September 5th (6 PM - 8 PM)
Town of Waddington - Town Barn, 48 Maple Street, Waddington

Wednesday, September 20th (5:30 PM - 7 PM)
Village of Norwood - Norwood Fire Station, Bernard Avenue, Norwood

Tuesday, September 26th (6 PM - 7 PM)
Town of Massena - Massena Town Barn, 60 Main Street, Massena

Wednesday, September 27th (6 PM - 8 PM)
Town of DeKalb - DeKalb Town Barn, 2810 State Route 812, De Kalb Junction

Wednesday, October 11th (5 PM - 7 PM)
City of Ogdensburg - Fire Department, 718 Ford Street, Ogdensburg

NYS Public Health Law requires that all puppies and kittens get their first rabies shot at 3 months of age. They also need to get a booster shot at 1 year old, and again every three years.

Rabies Immunization Clinics sponsored by CCDOH for pet dogs, cats and ferrets are for individual or family pet owners. The annual schedule of clinics includes several locations in the county, including town halls, as well as on the agency website. There is no charge for vaccination services for county residents, although donations are accepted. Breeders must use their own veterinarian for rabies vaccinations and are not eligible for vaccinations through the free clinics. Dogs must be leashed and cats and ferrets must be enclosed in an appropriate pet carrier.

To promote physical and mental health by preventing disease, injury, and disease.Cooling Centers

Conducts spay/neuter clinics, provides educational programs, and supports senior citizens with the maintenance of their pets. In addition, the agency provides spay/neuter services to tens of thousands of feral animals, while assisting the residents of Suffolk County by providing for the health and safety of their pets. Our peace officers are both active and retired law enforcement personnel who enforce the New York State Agriculture and Market Law with regard to the prevention of mistreatment and cruelty to animals. The Suffolk County SPCA directly supports the efforts of the various Federal, State and Municipal K-9 rescue services in the five state area. Call for detailed information on services offered.

Aims to prevent human rabies via the testing of suspect animals, the rabies vaccination of pets, the monitoring of biting animals, the monitoring of animals exposed to rabies, and the rabies vaccination of persons with known or suspected rabies exposure.