Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease that affects the central nervous system and can be spread to other animals and humans through the bites and scratches of an infected animal. Signs of a rabies viral infection include foaming at the mouth, excess drooling, aggression, disorientation, and a noticeable change in behavior. Common carriers of the rabies virus include raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes, community members are urged not to approach sick or injured wildlife as they may be carriers of the virus.
Vaccination clinics are currently being offered by the Franklin County Public Health Department, the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department, and Tractor Supply in Malone and Massena.
See below for dates, locations, and how to register:
Franklin County Public Health Department Free Rabies Clinic Dates
- Monday, September 28, 2026 (5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)- Fort Covington Fire Department
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) - Bombay Fire Department
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)- Malone Fire Department
For more information or to register for these free clinics, call (518) 481-1710 or follow Franklin County Public Health on Facebook.
St. Lawrence County Public Health Department Free Rabies Clinic Dates
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.)- Massena Village Garage
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.)- Ogdensburg Fire Department
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)- Canton Human Services Building
For more information or to register for these free clinics, call (315) 386-2325 or follow St. Lawrence County Public Health Department on Facebook.
Tractor Supply in both Malone and Massena offers low-cost rabies vaccination clinics for dogs and cats.
For more information on their pet packages, walk-in or by appointment clinic hours, please visit https://bit.ly/4xRujww
Anyone who has had direct exposure to the saliva or brain tissue of a suspected rabid animal should wash all of their wounds, seek medical attention immediately, and report any animal bites or rabies exposure to the St. Lawrence County Public Health (315) 386-2325, Franklin County Public Health (518) 481-1725, or the Animal Control Program (518) 358- 2273. If an animal is exhibiting the signs of a rabies infection and poses a threat to human life, please contact the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police (518) 358-9200.