Humane Society of Harford County to hold affordable pet vaccine and microchip clinic

Katia Parks, The Aegis, Bel Air, Md.
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Jul. 14—The Humane Society of Harford County is hosting its pet vaccination clinic on Aug. 5.

"Protecting the family pet from deadly and preventable diseases like parvovirus, distemper and panleukopenia should never come down to cost," said Bob Citrullo, executive director at the Humane Society of Harford County, in a news release. "Our goal is to make core vaccines affordable for pet parents who are experiencing financial challenges and help give pets a healthy life."

The clinic will offer distemper and Bordetella for dogs, distemper for cats, and rabies vaccines for dogs, cat, and ferrets. No appointments are needed, and services will be available while supplies last, the release said.

Vaccines are $10 each, and the clinic will implant and register microchips for $25. Cash, credit or debit is accepted.

"Getting a microchip is such an easy thing to do," said Citrullo. "It takes just a few seconds and can be the difference between getting your pet back immediately, waiting days or weeks to be reunited, or in some cases, never seeing that pet again."

Animals must be at least 4 months old to be vaccinated. Vaccines given through the clinic are DAPPv Canine and HCP Feline vaccines by Merck Animal Health, the release said.

The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Whiteford Fire Company, 1407 Pylesville Road in Whiteford. To ensure the safety of everyone, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash with a properly fitted collar, and cats and ferrets must be safely contained inside a carrier.

For more information, visit HarfordShelter.org.