For safety from rabies, Health Department to vaccinate dogs, cats, even raccoons
The Health Department is stepping up its game.
With an event this past Saturday and another similar program next weekend, the Department and Animal Care & Control of NYC, in partnership with NYC Parks, the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, state Sen. Martin J. Golden and Assemblymember Joseph Borelli, is providing free vaccinations against rabies to dogs and cats in Brooklyn and Staten Island.
“Vaccinating your pets is the best way to protect them against infection,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett. “With the help of Animal Care & Control of New York City, NYC Parks, the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals and our elected officials, Brooklyn and Staten Island pets can be vaccinated for free at these events and have the best defense against many deadly diseases, like rabies.”