Regional Rabies Clinic Slated In Simsbury On Halloween

SIMSBURY, CT — Halloween can be scary.

But what may be scarier is rabies.

Thankfully for pet owners in Simsbury and surrounding communities, they can have their dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies during a clinic scheduled for Halloween.

The 2026 Rabies Vaccine Clinic will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Weatogue Fire Station, 251 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury.

The clinic is supported by animal control agencies from Farmington, Bloomfield, Glastonbury, Suffield, West Hartford, and Wethersfield.

The clinic is open to residents of all towns, and vaccinations will cost $20 per animal. Payment must be made in cash.

The event is sponsored by the Simsbury Police Department and Double A Veterinary Hospital in Wethersfield. Dr. Allison Lynch will administer the vaccinations.

Pet owners should bring their dogs on leashes and cats in carriers.

What To Bring

Organizers ask pet owners to bring the following:

• $20 cash: The vaccination fee must be paid in cash.
• Proof of previous rabies vaccination: Owners should bring their pet's most recent rabies vaccination certificate to qualify for a three-year vaccine. Pets without documentation can still receive a one-year rabies vaccine.
• Proof of spaying or neutering: Owners are asked to bring documentation showing whether their pets have been spayed or neutered.

According to organizers, all proceeds will be used to help animals in need of health care.

For more information, contact Simsbury Animal Control Officer Jesse Sawallich at 860-658-3110 or Jsawallich@pd.simsbury-ct.gov.