NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Pets will get free vaccinations next weekend thanks to the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach and Petco Love.
As part of Petco Love’s initiative to provide another 1 million free pet vaccines, the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is hosting a free pet vaccine clinic on Saturday, June 3.
According to Petco Love, about 30% of pet parents don’t take their pet to the veterinarian annually for preventative care.
Serious diseases that affect pets Parvovirus and canine distemper and the most prevalent feline leukemia can be prevented with a simple vaccine.
The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach aims to vaccinate 300 pets through this effort.
“In addition to the immediate effects Petco Love’s free vaccine supply also has far-reaching impact,” said Tina Hunter, Executive Director of the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. We are reducing the risk of communicable diseases spreading in our neighborhoods. and creating a safer and more harmonious environment for both animals and humans.”
The free vaccine clinic will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 3 at the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach at 409 Bay Street in North Myrtle Beach.
Vaccines distributed through the Petco Love program will be DAPPv Canine and HCP Feline vaccines. Rabies Vaccine will be offered for $10 and a microchip for $15. Each pet will receive a free identification tag.
“It is tragic when a pet suffers or dies from a preventable disease. The situation is made worse when unvaccinated pets enter crowded shelters. These deadly diseases can spread quickly. resulting in many deaths Soaring costs “By raising awareness and making this important preventive care more accessible to pets who haven’t yet received life-saving vaccines, we are committed to preventing and preventing life-saving pets,” said Susanne Kogut, president of Petco Love. We can prevent the spread of dangerous diseases.”
For more information about vaccine distribution, contact the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach at [email protected]. Learn more about Petco Love’s lifesaving impact at PetcoLove.org.
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