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.
Annual Low-Cost Rabies Clinics
Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics are now available for dogs and cats over three months old.
- Cost: Per animal (cash only)
- Walk-in only: No appointment required
- Vaccines: One-year and three-year options (availability varies by clinic)
- Bring your pet’s vaccination records to confirm eligibility for the three-year vaccine
What to know before you go:
- First come, first served
- Pets must be at least three months old
- Dogs must be leashed (6 ft. or shorter); cats must be in carriers
- Do not attend if you are ill
Clinic Locations and Details
Collingwood - Georgian Triangle Humane Society, 549 Tenth Line, Collingwood
*Clinics held twice monthly throughout the year. Clients can book online to secure their appointment here: https://gths.ca/rabies-microchip-clinic/
Next clinic dates:
Monday, Nov. 10 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 14 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- One-year vaccine: $25
- Microchipping: $30
Midland - Hosted by the Midland OSPCA at the Midland Legion, 196 Queen Street
Saturday, Nov. 15 | Dogs: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Dogs only
- Core and booster vaccinations will be administered
- Clinic is for dog owners who are on a subsidized income or Indigenous status
- Free with proof of government subsidy or Indigenous status (valid ID required)
- Must live in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, Tay, or Christian Island
Orillia - Hosted by the Orillia OSPCA at Creative Nomad Studios, 23 Mississaga St. W. (back entrance)
Sunday, Nov. 16 | Dogs: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Dogs only.
- Core and booster vaccinations will be administered as well as general wellness assessments
- Clinic is for dog owners who are on a subsidized income or Indigenous status
- Free with proof of government subsidy or Indigenous status (valid ID required)
To find additional low-cost rabies vaccination clinics throughout Ontario, visit the
Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians website.
