Brookhaven Animal Shelter & Adoption Center To Hold Free Rabies Clinic

Press release from the Town of Brookhaven:

April 21, 2023

The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, Suffolk County Department of Health Services and the TNR Task Force will hold a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. It includes free rabies vaccine for dogs, cats and ferrets as well as dog and cat FVRCP or DAPPCV. Dogs must be on a leash and cats/ferrets in a carrier. For more information about the Free Rabies Clinic at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, please call 631-451-6950 or visit www.Brookhavenny.gov/animalshelter.

The Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is located at 300 Horseblock Road in Brookhaven. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 3:30 pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 3:30 pm.

According to the Centers for Disease Control website (cdc.gov), rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. Rabies can be prevented by vaccinating pets, staying away from wildlife, and seeking medical care after potential exposures before symptoms start.

This press release was produced by the Town of Brookhaven. The views expressed here are the author's own.