ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) will host two events to provide cat and dog owners the chance to have their furry friends microchipped and vaccinated at no cost.
The first event, specifically for dog owners, will be on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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The second event, specifically for cat owners, on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For both events, services will be available via drive-thru in the shelter’s carport area and all services will be on a first come, first-served basis.
The event comes after OCAS heard pet owner concerns with the increasing cost of veterinary visits.
“Through listening to our residents, we know veterinary costs are a significant point of concern for pet parents,” said Diane Summers, manager for Orange County Animal Services. “Our goal is to help pet owners access essential services, and these events help us achieve that goal, ensuring more of our community’s pets are properly vaccinated and identified.”
Dogs will be eligible to receive:
- Microchip identification, including free registration of owner’s information in the national database.
- Rabies vaccine, which is required by the state of Florida.
- A combination vaccine providing protection from Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus (DAPP).
- Bordetella vaccine
Cats will be eligible to receive:
- Microchip identification, including free registration of the owner’s information in the national database.
- Rabies vaccine, which is required by the state of Florida.
- A combination vaccine providing protection from feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus, and feline panleukopenia (FVRCP).
OCAS is located at 2769 Conroy Road, next to the Mall at Millenia. More information on the available pets, services, and programs can be found on the shelter’s website.
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