Rabies vaccination clinics to be held Sept. 17 across Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is offering low-cost rabies vaccination clinics for cats and dogs across Leeds, Grenville and Lanark counties on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Clinics will run from 2 to 6 p.m. at the following locations:
Leeds and Grenville
- Island City Animal Hospital – Stingers, 125 Stewart Blvd., Brockville
- Lanark Leeds Grenville Spay Neuter Clinic, 4099 County Rd. 29, Brockville
- Dr. Brian Willows – Elgin Fire Hall, 32 Halladay St., Elgin
- Kemptville Animal Hospital – Ferguson Tree Nursery, 275 County Rd. 44, Kemptville
- Merrickville Vet Clinic – Merrickville Fire Hall, 317 Brock St. W., Merrickville
- Prescott Animal Hospital – Prescott Works Garage, 950 Sophia St. N., Prescott
- Westport Veterinary Services, 39 Concession St., Westport
Lanark
- Carleton Place Veterinary Hospital, 120 Coleman St., Carleton Place
- McNeely Animal Hospital, 320 Coleman St., Unit 3A, Carleton Place
- Blueberry Creek Veterinary Hospital, 50 Lanark Rd. (Hwy. 15), Perth
- Perth Veterinary Clinic, 118 Christie Lake Rd., Perth
- Lanark Veterinary Clinic, 88 D Cornelia St. W., Smiths Falls
Vaccinations cost $25, cash only. Pets must be leashed or in carriers.
“On behalf of the Health Unit, I would like to extend our gratitude to our municipalities and our local veterinary services for assisting and supporting the coordination of these clinics over the years,” said Dr. Linna Li, deputy medical officer of health for SEHU.
SEHU reminds pet owners that keeping dogs and cats up-to-date on rabies vaccinations is key to preventing the spread of the deadly disease. Hunters are also encouraged to vaccinate their dogs ahead of hunting season, as they are at risk of coming into contact with wildlife.
Anyone who is bitten, scratched or in contact with a potentially rabid animal should seek medical attention immediately. The Health Unit follows up on all reported animal bites.
For more information, visit lglhealthunit.org or call 1-800-660-5853.