KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Humane Society is set to hold a free vaccine clinic to protect dogs against parvovirus.
Organizers say the clinic will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will welcome those who otherwise cannot afford to vaccinate their pets.
The recent outbreak of parvovirus caused the death of more than 30 dogs in Northern Michigan and gained national attention and caused fear among Michigan dog owners. As a result, dog owners have been advised to get their dogs up to date on vaccinations.
Executive Director of the Kalamazoo Humane Society Aaron Winters said the purpose of the vaccine clinic for low-income dog owners is to protect the entire community by providing services that dog owners forgo when finances are tight.
Program Manager for the Kalamazoo Humane Society Amy Stockman added “We want to ensure that every pet has access to affordable pet care. Our
work with low-income pet owners demonstrates that they want to make healthy choices for their pets as long as it’s accessible. Access to care is an essential element of our programming as we expand our outreach efforts in southwest Michigan.”
The clinic will be held at the Kalamazoo Humane Society Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Animal Care & Resource Center at 2722 River Street in Kalamazoo.
The clinic will be first come, first serve and will remain open to vaccinate as many dogs as possible within that time frame or until supplies run out.
Their goal is to vaccinate 125 dogs in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Kalamazoo Humane Society.
Support for the clinic is provided by a grant from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
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