All dogs and cats over three months of age must be vaccinated against rabies, according to the law. If your pet's vaccination is current, your pet is protected from fox, raccoon, and bat strain rabies. Other animals, including ferrets and livestock (i.e. horse, cow, bull, deer, calf, sheep) are also required to be vaccinated if they come into contact with the general public. Owners are required to provide proof of vaccination upon request from a public health inspector.
If your dog or cat didn't get vaccinated during a routine veterinary visit, you can take advantage of the low-cost rabies clinics in your area in the fall. When clinics are active, the schedule is posted below. For a listing of additional low-cost rabies vaccine clinics outside of Simcoe Muskoka, please refer to the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.
Low-Cost Rabies Clinics
Annual low-cost rabies clinics are now available across Simcoe County for dogs and cats over three months old. Costs are per animal and ONLY CASH will be accepted. No appointment is necessary to attend the walk-in rabies clinics (except Georgian Triangle Humane Society). A 1-year vaccine is available and previously vaccinated pets may be able to receive a 3-year booster. You must bring your pet's vaccination records to see if your pet qualifies for the 3-year vaccine.
When attending a clinic:
- All pets must be at least three months of age.
- Dogs must be leashed (6 foot or shorter lead) and cats in carriers.
- Do not attend a clinic if you are ill.
- Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub immediately before and after visiting the clinic.
2024 Low-Cost Clinic Locations and Dates
BARRIE
Holly Animal Hospital
494 Veterans Drive, Suite 21
Barrie, ON
One-year vaccine and three-year booster
All doses: $30 HST incl.
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
COLLINGWOOD
Georgian Triangle Humane Society
549 Tenth Line
Collingwood, ON
One-year vaccine and three-year booster
All doses: $25 HST incl.
Microchip: $30 HST incl. (ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Dates: Visit website for October and November clinic dates
NEW TECUMSETH
Pyne Hills Veterinary Hospital
99 Queen St. South
Tottenham, ON
One-year vaccine and three-year booster
All doses: $30 HST incl.
Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ORO-MEDONTE
Oro-Medonte Veterinary Services
96 School House Road
Oro-Medonte, ON
One-year vaccine and three-year booster
One-year rabies: $30 HST incl. | Three-year rabies: $50 HST incl.
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PENETANGUISHENE
Penetang Veterinary Hospital
5 Robert St. West
Penetanguishene, ON
One-year vaccine and three-year booster
One-year rabies: $30 HST incl. | Three-year rabies: $40 HST incl.
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
