- Rabies shot clinics for dogs, ferrets, and cats
- Animal bite follow-up to ensure people with animal contact have proper follow-up through confinement and examination of animals or testing of specimens for rabies
- Enforcement of rabies vaccination law
- Education of the public and agencies on rabies prevention and animal disease prevention
See our 2024 Rabies Shot Clinic schedule here!
Is your pet due for a rabies shot?
New York State Public Health Law requires that all puppies and kittens get their first rabies shot at three months of age, a booster shot at one year old, and then again every three years. Ferrets must get a shot every year. Veterinarian offices and some local pet supply stores can also provide the shot, call ahead for more information.
Animal: |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 to Date |
Tested |
Positive |
Tested |
Positive |
Positive |
Bat |
195 |
4 |
249 |
7 |
1 |
Cat |
60 |
1 |
57 |
0 |
0 |
Dog |
49 |
0 |
56 |
0 |
0 |
Skunk |
27 |
2 |
79 |
4 |
1 |
Woodchuck |
5 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
Raccoon |
21 |
3 |
40 |
2 |
0 |
Fox |
2 |
0 |
8 |
3 |
0 |
Other |
12 |
1 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
371 |
11 |
502 |
17 |
2 |
*There have been no reported human cases of rabies in Onondaga County during this time period.
Health Care Providers
All animal bites involving a person must be reported to the Health Department within 72 hours using our online form or download a PDF form.
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