EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The City of El Paso Animal Services Department, in collaboration with the El Paso County Animal Welfare Department and Petco Love, will host its third annual drive-thru pet wellness clinic of the year from 8 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 6500 Bonanza St.
Photos courtesy of the City of El Paso
The free vaccine and microchip clinic creates accessible opportunities for community pets’ health and safety, that is shown to be especially needed as more than 14,000 animals have already entered El Paso Animal Services’ care this year, according to a news release sent by the City of El Paso.
The City said microchipping and vaccinating pets helps to ensure they can be returned home if lost and protects them from deadly diseases endemic to the El Paso region.
The clinic operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to the first 500 pets, according to the City.
Participants are reminded to keep their pets inside their vehicles throughout the drive-thru clinic. Dogs must be securely leashed, and cats should be placed in a suitable carrier.
“At the clinic, all pets will be microchipped, dogs will receive a parvo/distemper vaccination, which protects against two highly contagious and potentially deadly diseases. Cats will receive a feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia (FVRCP) vaccination, which protects against three common and potentially fatal diseases in cats,” read the news release. “Pets aged six weeks or older are eligible for vaccines; no other pet vaccinations will be available. Rabies vaccinations will not be available during this event.”
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