The Pima Animal Care Center's (PACC) recent free vaccine and microchip clinic was a big success, helping over 500 local pets. In one day, PACC provided essential vet care to 532 families, which is especially valuable for pet owners facing financial challenges. PACC's Public Information Officer, Kayleigh Murdock, emphasized that affordable vet care can help families keep their pets, as many surrender animals to shelters due to cost concerns.
The whirlwind Wednesday clinic wasn't just a needle-and-chip affair—each furry patient received a brief exam by a licensed vet, age-appropriate deworming, and a shiny new ID tag to top off their care package, and while the dogs queued for DHPP vaccines, feline friends got their FVRCP shots; rabies vaccines were there for all takers, ensuring a broad spectrum of health needs got covered between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., "Clinics like these help PACC carry out one of its most important missions: Ensuring all of Pima County’s pets are in safe and loving homes," Murdock stated, highlighting the profound impact of these initiatives, as per Pima County website.
The Wednesday clinic also aligned with a more extensive partnership involving the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA), the University of Arizona's College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Pima County Joint Technical Education District, who stepped in to handle the microchipping for those pets already caught up on vaccinations; on this teamwork, Murdock added, "Their work is going to help owners find a lost pet if the situation arises and prevent those pets from being surrendered accidentally to our shelters," as per Pima County website.
For Breanna and AJ, new dog parents to a six-month-old puppy Bellatrix, the clinic was a timely boon. The couple, who planned to get Bellatrix's health needs addressed, stumbled upon the event at the perfect time, Breanna or AJ expressed their gratitude, saying, "Everything today was amazing," continuing with the appreciation that resonates among attendees, "We’re just so grateful, especially as new dog owners," they articulated their experience in a statement obtained by PACC's newsroom. Sponsored by Petco Love and Friends of Pima Animal Care Center, PACC's event reflected the community-centric spirit embodied in their ongoing efforts, as reported by the Pima County website.
To explore more about PACC's services, adoptable pets, or to mark calendars for forthcoming events, interested pet owners and community members can visit PACC's website, where they can find comprehensive resources and information on how to get involved or benefit from PACC's programs.
