For pet owners in Orange County looking to keep their furry friends up-to-date on health essentials, the opportunity just landed at your feet – and it's free. Local governance is rolling up its sleeves to put together not one but two events dedicated to vaccinating and microchipping pets at no cost. According to an announcement by Orange County Animal Services, they've laid plans that offer a first-come, first-served lifeline to pet parents in the area.
Mark your calendars. Dog owners are set for Wednesday, Feb. 5, while cat fanciers can pencil in Wednesday, Feb. 26. Both events carve out a window from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., offering a drive-thru experience in the shelter's carport area. Pets can look forward to a smorgasbord of vaccines and a microchip that side-steps the usual bill.
Dogs attending the event can expect to receive several protective measures, including a rabies vaccine - a non-negotiable in the State of Florida. The provided services include a combo vaccine covering distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvovirus (DAPP), and a bordetella vaccine. On the feline front, cats will be privy to immunization against rabies and a combo vaccine that shields against feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus, and feline panleukopenia (FVRCP).
The OCAS facility is conveniently located at 2769 Conroy Road, casting a stone's throw distance from the Mall at Millenia. The beckoning call of healthier pets is loud and clear, with more comprehensive details on the services and programs accessible via the shelter's website. For the concerned pet owner, this serves as both a reminder and an opportunity that sometimes, the best things in life—for humans and animals alike—can come without a price tag.
