Free Pet Rabies Clinic This Weekend In Western New York

Calling all pet owners: this month is the month you can get your pet's rabies shot up to date for free. There are several free rabies clinics this month in Western New York, including one this weekend.

Free Pet Rabies Clinic This Weekend In Western New York

The Erie County Department of Health is holding two free pet rabies clinics this month, including one this weekend. Both of the clinics this month are free and will be drive-thru clinics.

The first clinic will be this weekend:

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm

Erie County Emergency and Training Operations Center
3359 Broadway, Cheektowaga

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The second clinic will be next weekend:

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm

Town of Hamburg Highway Garage
2720 Lakeview Rd., Hamburg

Both clinics are free, but you do have to sign up your pet before heading to the clinic. You can register your pet HERE.

What You Need To Know About Free Pet Rabies Clinics

If you want to sign up your pet for the free rabies shot, here is what you need to know:

The clinic is open to dogs, cats, and ferrets, ages 3 months and older.

Pets need to be in a carrier or have on a collar and short leash. Please do not use retractable or extended leashes.

Make sure to have your contact info on your pet's collar and carrier.

Up to three pets will be accepted per appointment.

Bring proof of your pet's previous vaccination in order to receive a three-year vaccination certificate; otherwise, a one-year certificate will be given.

Erie County offers free rabies clinics several times a year. Get more information HERE.