PORT ANGELES – The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society (OPHS) announced Friday they will provide free vaccines and microchips for cats and dogs on Thursday, May 4th at their Kitty City Campus located on S. Boyce in Sequim.
Executive Director Luanne Hinkle said the free services are the result of a generous grant OPHS received from the Banfield Foundation. She added that, with Canine Parvovirus, known simply as parvo, rearing its ugly head in our community, now it’s even more critical to ensure your pets are protected.
Any unvaccinated dog of any age can contract parvo and older dogs and puppies are extremely susceptible to severe disease and even death. Spread mainly through bodily excretions or direct contact, the virus is highly contagious, easily spread, and environmentally resilient, with the ability to live for up to a year.
Hinkle said OPHS has seen parvo in animals being surrendered or in strays brought into the shelter that have tested positive.
At Thursday’s free event, cats will receive a feline upper respiratory and distemper combo and all animals will receive rabies vaccinations and microchips.
The curb-side check-in clinic will be held from 3:00-4:30 pm at Kitty City, 91 S. Boyce in Sequim, and will be a first come, first served event. Please limit to 2 pets only per family.
A total of 50 animals will be treated.