Rabies & Microchipping Clinic Coming to Grimsby

The Humane Society of Greater Niagara is making it easier for pet owners to protect their animals and their community, by offering a low-cost Rabies Vaccination and Microchipping Clinic in Grimsby this spring.

Why rabies vaccination matters

Rabies is a serious zoonotic disease, meaning it can be passed from animals to humans. Under Ontario law, all dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies. The disease is almost always fatal once contracted, making prevention critical.

Even pets living in urban areas or indoors are still at risk. Wildlife such as bats, raccoons, foxes, coyotes, skunks, and other animals commonly found in both rural and urban settings can carry rabies. In particular, bats can enter homes, putting indoor cats at risk.

Rabies is most commonly transmitted through a bite from an infected animal, and even a single exposure can lead to infection.

When can pets be vaccinated?

Rabies vaccines can be safely administered to healthy dogs and cats once they reach 16 weeks of age.

The importance of microchipping

Microchipping is a simple, safe, and permanent way to identify your pet. About the size of a grain of rice, a microchip is implanted just under the skin and contains a unique identification number.

If a lost pet is found, veterinary clinics and shelters can scan the microchip to access the owner’s contact information through a secure database - greatly increasing the chances of a quick reunion.

While collars and tags are still recommended, they can be lost or removed. A microchip provides a reliable backup form of identification.

Clinic details
📍 Location: Carnegie Building
📅 Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The clinic is open to everyone, regardless of income or where you live. The goal is to ensure essential pet care remains accessible and affordable for all.

Appointments & costs

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged as previous clinics have sold out. 

Register in advance: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=37774877

• Rabies Vaccine: $45
• Microchip: $45
  (No HST applies, as this is a not-for-profit initiative)

Any surplus funds raised will go directly back into programs that support the care of animals in the shelter.

For more information, visit: https://www.hsgn.ca, call 905-688-7722 or email: clinic@hsgn.ca.