San Diego pet owners can access free vaccinations for their dogs and cats this month, thanks to a collaboration between the Rancho Coastal Humane Society and Petco Love. The second quarterly Community Vaccination Clinic is scheduled for September 27, 2023, from 09:00 to 13:00 at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas. Registration is required for participation.
The clinic will provide essential vaccines, including DAPPv for dogs and HCP for cats. In addition to vaccinations, the humane society will offer rabies vaccines, microchips, pet food, and other supplies. The San Diego Humane Society will also be present to assist with pet licensing.
Preventable diseases such as parvovirus and distemper in dogs, along with panleukopenia in cats, pose significant health threats to pets. Despite the availability of effective vaccines, approximately 30% of pet owners neglect annual veterinary visits for preventive care. This initiative aims to bridge that gap by making vaccinations freely available.
Judi Sanzo, president and CEO of Rancho Coastal Humane Society, expressed gratitude for the collaboration, stating, “Thanks to Petco Love, we can offer these important vaccines at no cost to pet parents. We urge community members to take advantage of this free resource to ensure the health and wellness of our community’s pets.”
Petco Love president Susanne Kogut emphasized the importance of vaccinations, noting, “Vaccinations are vital to protecting our beloved pets from life-threatening but preventable diseases. Our goal is to make these critical vaccines accessible to as many pet parents as possible, breaking down financial barriers and strengthening the human-animal bond.”
Since its launch in 2021, the Vaccinated and Loved campaign has successfully distributed over three million free pet vaccines across the United States, reaching millions of animals and their owners.
For more information about the clinic or to register, contact Rancho Coastal Humane Society at (760) 753-6413 or via email at [email protected]. Additional details on Petco Love’s initiatives can be found at PetcoLove.org.
