The Orange County Department of Health, in cooperation with the City of Newburgh, will be holding a free animal rabies vaccination clinic in Newburgh on April 22. The clinic will take place at Activity Center at 401 Washington Street from 12 - 3 p.m.
The clinics are open to cats, dogs and ferrets of Orange County residents only. All pets must be restrained by leash or carrier and proof of prior vaccination should be brought to the clinic for the 3-year shot. Ferret shots are only good for one year regardless of prior proof of vaccinations.
Orange County recommends pre-registration for the clinic which begins on March 27. Registration and other information about the clinic can be accessed by calling the Newburgh City Clerk at 845-569-7311. For more information on rabies, residents can call the Orange County Department of Health Environmental Division at (845) 291-2331.