Santa Barbara Humane Society offering free and low-cost vaccines at Veterinary Vaccine Clinic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Pet owners trying to saving money will have a chance for free and low cost vaccines in Santa Barbara this week.
The Santa Barbara Humane knows just how important a pet’s health can be.
"Animal health absolutely. It impacts quality of life and it can be really expensive for owners," said chief operating officer Dori Villalobos of the Santa Barbara Humane.
In order to help alleviate some the expenses, the organization is offering free and low-cost vaccines at its upcoming Veterinary Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday.
"It’s important because we have a lot of animals that need help and you know somebody has to do it for them at a low cost and that’s what we’re here for to help all the animals in the community," said shelter laison Johnny Leal of the Santa Barbara Humane.
If you want to get your pet vaccinated at this week's clinic, organizers say you’ll want to make an appointment online as soon as possible.
"You need to create an appointment prior … sbh.org … all dogs need to be on a leash … all cars in carriers … just need to be safe … and keep them protected at all times," said Leal.
"And these are the court vaccinations that dogs and cats get starting at six weeks of age and usually annually … and in addition to the free vaccines we are sponsoring low-cost micro chips Bordetella vaccine’s rabies vaccines and even flea control," said Villalobos.
The free vaccines are made possible through Petco Love's new National Vaccination initiative.
If you plan to visit the clinic, organizers want to remind everyone that all dogs attending the event must be on a leash, and all cats must be in a carrier. Animals must be at least six weeks old to receive vaccinations.
Pre-registration and pre-payment is also required.
Those interested can book an appointment at sbhumane.org/clinic (look for "All
Day Vaccine Clinic Event") or by calling (805) 964-4777.
No same-day appointments will be booked during the vaccine clinic.
The vaccine clinic will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Santa Barbara campus.
