Grab your cat, grab your dog and get them vaccinated for $25 on Saturday.

Since the December outbreak of raccoon rabies, 109 raccoons and 53 skunks have tested positive for rabies in the Hamilton area. In September alone 10 cases have been confirmed.

If left untreated, the rabies virus is almost always fatal to humans and animals.

In response to the epidemic, Public Health Services and Animal Services are hosting a low cost rabies vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The city's goal is to vaccinate up to 500 pets on a first-come first-serve basis.

The city requires cats and dogs over three months old to be immunized.

The cash only clinic will be held at Gage Park, 1000 Main St. E.

For more information, visit hamilton.ca/rabies or ontario.ca/rabies.