Rabies clinics start in June

Pet owners in Potter County can obtain reduced-cost rabies shots for their animals through a program offered in June and July.

Penn State Cooperative Extension is teaming with a local veterinarian, Dr. Ronnie Schenkein, to provide the shots on Saturdays (1 pm to 4 pm) in six locations across the county. Dogs or cats must be 12 weeks or older to be vaccinated.

Clinics begin on June 21 at the courthouse square gazebo in Coudersport. Remainder of the schedule is June 28, Shinglehouse Community Park; July 19, Roulette Firehall; July 26, Austin Firehall; Aug. 23, John Collins Memorial Park in Galeton; Sept. 6, Ulysses Firehall.

An animal's initial rabies vaccination is good for one year. After that, shots should be administered every three years. All dogs and cats brought to the clinics should be restrained on leashes or in containers.