Hancock Rabies Clinic

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets on Tuesday April 8th, 2014 from 7PM-9PM at the Hancock Town Hall, 661 West Main St, Hancock, NY 13783

• It's the law!  Every dog and cat must be vaccinated against rabies.
• Cats and Dogs can get their first rabies vaccine at 3 months of age.
• Proof of previous rabies vaccination must be presented to receive a 3 year booster.
• Dogs must be on leash & under proper control.  Cats and Ferrets should be in a carrying case.
• 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.
• Vet only available at the advertised time-no earlier

For questions or more information call 607-832-5200.

2014 Rabies Clinics

4/8/2014, 7PM-9PM, Hancock Town Hall 661 West Main St, Hancock, NY 13783

4/15/2014, 7PM-9PM, East Branch Fire Hall, 29 Bridge St., East Branch, NY 13756

4/23/14, 6PM-8PM, Village Highway Garage 22D Rail Road Ave, Stamford, NY12167

5/6/2014, 4PM-6PM, Brookside Vet Hospital, 42981 St. Hwy 28 Arkville, NY 12406

(Brookside clinic in Arkville replaces the Fleischmanns Clinic)

5/14/2014, 4PM-6PM, Pindars Corners Fire Hall, St. Rt. 23, Davenport, NY 13750

5/23/2014, 5PM-7PM, Roxbury Town Garage, 52508 St. Hwy 30, Roxbury, NY 12474

6/6/2014, 5PM-7PM, Masonville Fire Hall, 15488 St. Hwy 8, Masonville, NY 13804

6/11/2014, 6PM-8PM, Walton Hwy Garage 25091 St. Hwy 10, Walton, NY 13856

6/13/2014, 5PM-7PM, Tompkins Highway Garage, 8586 Co. Hwy 20, Trout Creek, NY 13847

7/9/2014, 6PM-8PM, Deposit Town Clerk Bldg, 3 Elm St., Deposit, NY 13754

7/21/2014, 6PM-8PM, Sidney Fire Station, 74 River St, Sidney, NY 13838

8/6/2014, 4PM-6PM, Franklin Fire Hall, 351 Main St, Franklin, NY 13775

10/15/2014, 6PM-8PM, Delhi Fire Hall, 140 Delview Terrace, Delhi, NY 13753

• It’s the law! Every dog and cat must be vaccinated against rabies.

• Cats and Dogs can get their first rabies vaccine at 3 months of age.

• Proof of previous rabies vaccination must be present to receive a 3 year booster.

• Dogs must be on a leash & under proper control. Cats and Ferrets should be in a carrying case.

• 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.

• Vets only available at the advertised clinic time-no earlier!

• Residents may be bring their dog, cat and ferret to any of the clinics listed.  

Delhi Rabies Clinic

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets on Thursday March 27th, 2014 at Delhi Fire Hall, 140 Delview Terrace, Delhi, NY 13753 from 6PM-8PM.

• It's the law!  Every dog and cat must be vaccinated against rabies.
• Cats and Dogs can get their first rabies vaccine at 3 months of age.
• Proof of previous rabies vaccination must be presented to receive a 3 year booster.
• Dogs must be on leash & under proper control.  Cats and Ferrets should be in a carrying case.
• 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.
• Vet only available at the advertised time-no earlier

For questions or more information call 607-832-5200.

Cancer Services Program in Cobleskill

What:          The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured. There are no income guidelines. In partnership with the Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach, health screenings will be available without charge to those women, 40 or older, who are without health insurance or underinsured.

When &

Where:        Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Cobleskill Planned Parenthood 

          

Details:         Screenings include pelvic exams, pap tests, clinical breast exams, mammograms, and take-home colorectal test kits (for men and women 50 or older).

Contact:        Call toll-free 1-888-345-0225 for your appointment.

Raccoon tests Positive in Delaware County

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Delaware County.  This is the first animal testing positive for rabies in 2014, according to Heather Warner, Health Education Coordinator for Delaware County Public Health Services.  The raccoon attacked a dog in the village of Stamford.  The raccoon was dispatched and sent to NYS State Rabies Laboratory for testing.  The owner of the dog reported that the incident occurred during the day, a strange behavior for raccoons. The positive test results were received Thursday March 13, 2014. Delaware County had no animals testing positive for rabies in 2013.

Once infected, rabies is a virus that has 100% fatality rate in all mammals, including humans.  Public Health recommends the following precautions to protect yourself and your family from possible exposure to rabies:

• Report any sick or strange acting wildlife
• Vaccinate pets and livestock.  New York State law requires that all dogs, cats and ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by 4 months of age.  Vaccinating your domestic animal not only provides protection for the animal, but vaccinated pets act as a barrier to keep the rabies virus from spreading between wild animals and people.
• Vaccination is also recommended for livestock with frequent human contact.
• Do not feed wildlife or stray animals and discourage them from seeking food near your home.
• Do not feed strays.  According to Public Health Law an owner is defined as any person keeping, harboring, or having charge or control of or permitting any dog, cat or domesticated ferret to remain on or be lodged or fed within such person’s house yard or premises.
• Do not approach an unknown animal, either wild or domestic, especially if it is acting in a strange or unusual manner.
• Report all animal bites and any contact with bats to the Health Department in your county.  Human rabies can be prevented after exposure by administering a series of shots. 
• Keep garbage cans tightly covered and avoid storing any food outside.
• Children should be instructed to tell an adult immediately if they were bitten or scratched by any animal.
• If an unvaccinated pet comes in contact with rabid or suspected rabies the pet must be quarantined for six months.
• Vaccinated pets that come in contact with rabid or suspected rabies animal must be given a booster rabies vaccination within five days of the contact.

Delaware County Public Health has begun to schedule 2014 rabies clinics.  The scheduled rabies clinics are as follows:

Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 6PM-8PM at the Delhi Fire Department

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 6PM-8PM at the Stamford Village Highway Garage

Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 4PM-6PM at Brookside Veterinary Hospital, Arkville, NY

Wednesday May 14, 2014 from 4PM-6PM at Pindars Corners Fire Department

Friday May 23, 2014 from 5PM-7PM at Roxbury Town Garage

Wednesday June 11, 2014 from 6PM-8PM at the Walton Town Highway Garage

Friday June 13, 2014 from 5PM-7PM at the Tompkins Town Highway Garage

Wednesday July 9, 2014 from 6PM-8PM at the Deposit Town Clerk Building

Monday July 21, 2014 from 6PM-8PM at the Sidney Fire Hall

Wednesday August 6, 2014 from 4PM-6PM at the Franklin Fire Hall

**Not all 2014 Clinics are scheduled at this time.**

To report a suspected rabid animal call Delaware County Public Health Services at 607-832-5200.  For more information call 607-832-5200 or visit our website at www.delawarecountypublichealth.com

March Rabies Clinic in Delhi

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets on Thursday March 27th, 2014 at Delhi Fire Hall, 140 Delview Terrace, Delhi, NY 13753 from 6PM-8PM.

• It's the law!  Every dog and cat must be vaccinated against rabies.
• Cats and Dogs can get their first rabies vaccine at 3 months of age.
• Proof of previous rabies vaccination must be presented to receive a 3 year booster.
• Dogs must be on leash & under proper control.  Cats and Ferrets should be in a carrying case.
• 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.
• Vet only available at the advertised time-no earlier

For questions or more information call 607-832-5200.