News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton Public Health Services and Animal Services are hosting a low-cost rabies vaccine clinic on World Rabies Day - Saturday, September 28, 2019 - from 9 am to 1 pm at Gage Park,1000 Main Street. Cats and dogs can be vaccinated against rabies for $25 each, cash only on a first come, first served basis. Microchipping will also be available by City of Hamilton Animal Services for $25 each.

HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton is hosting a low cost rabies vaccine clinic on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 345 Jones Rd, Stoney Creek. Cats and dogs can be vaccinated against rabies for $25 each, cash only on a first come, first served basis.

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is hosting a low cost rabies vaccine clinic on Saturday, April 28 from 9 am to 1 pm at 345 Jones Rd, Stoney Creek. Cats and Dogs can be vaccinated against rabies for $25 each, cash only on a first come, first served basis.

HAMILTON, ON - August 24, 2017 - Hamilton Public Health Services received confirmation of the first positive rabid bat this year. This is a reminder to stay away from bats and other animals that can carry rabies such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, as well as stray or unknown cats and dogs.

HAMILTON, ON – On February 6, 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified City of Hamilton Public Health Services that a deceased cat originating from rural Glanbrook tested positive for rabies. City of Hamilton Public Health Services is working together with Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Brant County Health Unit to determine if any local individuals came in contact with a rabid cat.

Hamilton, ON - September 15, 2016 - City of Hamilton Public Health Services and Animal Services will be hosting a low cost rabies vaccine clinic on Saturday, September 17 at Gage Park. Cats and Dogs can be vaccinated against rabies for $25 each, cash only. The City of Hamilton’s goal is to vaccinate up to 500 pets on Saturday, on a first come, first served basis.

Hamilton, ON – August 26, 2016 – City of Hamilton Public Health Services is asking anyone who may have lost, abandoned, fed, or came in contact with a grey adult male cat in the area of Alberton, from south of Highway 403 into Brant County, between August 10 and August 20 to contact Public Health. City of Hamilton residents can call 905-546-2489. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We can help determine your risk of exposure to rabies. We will talk to you about how to get vaccinated for rabies.

Hamilton, ON - August 12, 2016 - The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has begun its annual oral rabies vaccine (ORV) summer and fall bait distribution. The City of Hamilton and outlying areas are now included in the annual oral rabies vaccine distribution in order to control the spread of raccoon strain rabies.

Hamilton, ON - June 6, 2016 - The City of Hamilton is advising residents that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is currently working in parts of the city to test the effectiveness of the oral rabies vaccination program. This testing involves a field assessment whereby MNRF will: