Free and Low-Cost Vaccination Event

Española Humane is hosting a series of free and low-cost vaccination clinics aimed at keeping pets healthy in the community. The free vaccines are made possible through Petco Love’s new national vaccination initiative, which is providing 1 million free pet vaccines to its existing animal welfare partners, including Española Humane.

Parvovirus and distemper in dogs, and panleukopenia in cats, are some of the most prevalent deadly diseases impacting pets that are preventable with a simple vaccine. An estimated 30% of pet parents do not take their pet to a veterinarian annually for preventative care. To address this critical need, Española Humane and Petco Love are partnering to make pet vaccines free and accessible.

Altered pets will receive free vaccinations thanks to Petco Love’s national vaccination initiative. Española Humane’s goal is to vaccinate as many pets as possible through free vaccination clinics and through its spay/neuter clinics. The next events will be held at the shelter’s clinic, 108 Hamm Parkway, Española, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 and Wednesday, Dec. 29, by appointment only. Sign up at 505-753-0228 or online at www.espanolahumane.org.

Vaccines for unaltered Rio Arriba County pets are $10; residents outside of the service area are welcome, too: $10 for altered pets and $20 for unaltered pets. Vaccines distributed through the Petco Love initiative will be the DAPPv Canine and HCP Feline vaccines.

All dogs must be on a leash and all cats in carriers. Flea and tick medication is available for an additional fee, along with heartworm testing and prevention and other vaccines, including rabies.

“Thanks to Petco Love, we can offer these important core vaccines at no cost to pet owners,” said Bridget Lindquist, the shelter’s executive director. “We urge community members to take advantage of this free resource to ensure the health and wellness of our community’s pets.”

Separate free spay/neuter appointments where the vaccinations will be distributed are scheduled at the clinic. Book your appointment online at www.espanolahumane.org.

“It is heartbreaking when any pet suffers or dies from a disease that could have been prevented. It is further exacerbated when unvaccinated pets come into busy shelter kennels, where these deadly diseases can spread quickly, resulting in multiple deaths, skyrocketing expenses, and hindering saving pet lives,” said Susanne Kogut, Petco Love President. “By creating greater awareness and making this crucial preventative care more accessible to pets not currently receiving these life-saving vaccines, we can prevent the dangerous spread of disease.”

For more information about vaccine distribution, contact Española Humane at EspañolaHumane.Org. To learn more about Petco Love’s lifesaving impact, visit PetcoLove.org.