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Delaware County Public Health will hold their last Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall. Delaware County Public Health recently announced the 4th rabid animal of the year, which was a rabid bat with 1 human exposure. More information about rabies is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

Delaware County Public Health announced their last Free 2017 Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets, which will be held on October 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall. Delaware County Public Health recently announced the 4th rabid animal of the year, which was a rabid bat with 1 human exposure. More information about rabies is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

A Chenango County Free Rabies Clinic will be held today for Dogs, Cats & Domesticated Ferrets.   The clinic will be held in Greene at the Ball Flats in the Pole Barn, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. More information is available at 337-1673 or co.chenango.ny.us.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today. The clinic will run from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sidney Fire Hall on River Street, more information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

Delaware County Public Health announced a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Franklin Fire Hall, 351 Main Street. More information about rabies is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

Delaware County Public Health will hold another Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets tonight in Delhi. The Clinic will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall. Delaware County Public Health announced this week that 2 dogs encountered a rabid Raccoon, and they suggest that pet owners get their pets up to date on rabies vaccinations. More information is available at 832-5200 or Delaware county public health.org.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For Dogs, Cats, & Ferrets today from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the town clerk’s building in Deposit. Pet owners are asked to bring vaccination records to the clinic tonight, to verify pet eligibility for a vaccination. More information is available at 832-5200 or at Delaware county public health.com.

Delaware County Public Health announced another Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at the Masonville Fire Hall. Previous vaccination records are requested to verify if pets are eligible for 3-year coverage. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

The Delhi Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 123 Main Street in the Village of Delhi at the O’Neill’s Shire Pub, Monday Morning. Bloomville, Bovina and Walton Fire Departments were requested as mutual aid. The fire was deemed under control by 9:00 am. The investigation revealed that the fire was accidental in nature and started in the kitchen of the Pub from spontaneous combustion of cleaning towels that were recently laundered. Two upstairs residents were not home, Their dog and 2 cats were rescued by firefighters, no firefighter injuries were reported. The building remains structurally sound however there was heavy smoke and heat damage to the kitchen and bar area. The upstairs apartments suffered smoke damage and some water damage.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2nd annual Catskill Scenic Mountain Trail Half Marathon and Relay on Saturday, July 22. The 13.1-mile race route begins at the Bloomville entrance to the Catskill Scenic Trail, along state Route 10, and finishes at Veteran's Park in Stamford. Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM; the race begins at 8:00 AM. Race proceeds benefit SUNY Delhi's cross-country summer training program and Delaware County volunteer fire departments. The event is sponsored by SFCU. For more information visit delawarecounty.org, runwildinthecatskills.com or call 746-2281.

A bat tested positive for rabies in the Village of Delhi. This is the first animal in Delaware County to test positive for rabies in 2017. There were no human exposures; a dog and two cats were exposed to the rabid bat. Vaccination records of the pets indicated the animals were not up to date their rabies vaccinations. The animals have begun a 6 month quarantine following the New York State Department of Health guidelines. To report a suspected rabid animal call Delaware County Public Health Services at 607-832-5200. For more information call 607-832-5200 or visit our website at www.delawarecountypublichealth.com.

A free rabies clinic is being held in Chenango County today. The clinic for dogs, cats & Ferrets will be held at the North Norwich Firehouse from 5:30 to 6:30 today.

The Chenango County Department of Public Health will hold a free rabies clinic this evening. The clinic will be held at the McDonough Town Barn from 5:00 to 6:00 PM for dogs, cats & Domesticated ferrets.

The Chenango County Department of Health announced that a free rabies clinic is being held today for dogs, cats & domesticated ferrets. The clinic will be held at the Plymouth Fire house, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney is looking for donations of cleaning supplies & food for the animals at the shelter, among other items. Director Erin Johnson explains:

(Erin Johnson 2-9-17)

Johnson said that they had over a dozen Dogs & about 40 cats for adoption; more information is available at 563-7780.

Delaware Valley Humane Society currently has many dog & cats up for adoption at their Sidney facility. Shelter Manager Erin Johnson told WCDO news about the adoption process:

(Erin Johnson 2-3-17)

Johnson also said that the Shelter is in need of Pine sol, as well as dog & cat food, more information is available at 563-7780, or at DVHSNY.ORG.