The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society are hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic on December 21. The clinic will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21 at the Humane Society, … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic To Be Held in Jamestown on Oct. 26
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the City of Jamestown on Saturday, October 26. The clinic is being sponsored by the Chautauqua County Health Department and the City of Jamestown. Animals must be pre-registered to receive … [Read more...]
Two Cats Have Died From Rabies in City of Jamestown
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that two feral or stray cats in the City of Jamestown have died from the rabies virus. The Department said no other cats have been identified as having rabies and there are no other open … [Read more...]
Rabies Bait Drop Set To Begin Sunday in Northern Chautauqua County
A rabies bait drop is scheduled to begin this Sunday in northern Chautauqua County. The strategy, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is part of a nationally coordinated effort to stop the spread of raccoon rabies in the continental … [Read more...]
Residents Encouraged To Be Aware of Potential Exposure to Rabies From Wildlife
As people spend more time outdoors during the summer months, they're encouraged to be aware of the risk of potential exposure to rabies from wildlife. The Chautauqua County Health Department said the most common way people and animals are exposed … [Read more...]
Residents Reminded Not To Touch Or Move Young Wildlife
New Yorkers are reminded to not touch or move young wildlife. The State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said people should appreciate wildlife from a safe distance, "Spring’s warmer weather brings with it … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic In Falconer Set for March 23
A free rabies clinic will be held in the village of Falconer on Saturday, March 23. The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village of Falconer … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic In Jamestown Set for November 18
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the city of Jamestown on November 18. The Chautauqua County Health Department and City of Jamestown are co-hosting the event that will take place 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 18 at the … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic To be Held in Gerry October 7
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the town of Gerry on October 7. The Chautauqua County Health Department and Town of Gerry are co-hosting the event that will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gerry Highway Garage located at … [Read more...]
Second Grey Fox Captured In Bemus Point Tests Positives For Rabies
A second grey fox captured in Chautauqua County has tested positive for rabies. The Chautauqua County Health Department said at least two people were bitten by the fox on Tuesday, July 4 in the Bemus Point area near Route 430. The County Health … [Read more...]