low-cost vaccination clinic in Athens this weekend

PRESS RELEASE- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date:  July 22, 2009 Contact:  Evelina Villa (562) 728-4644   L.A. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL HOSTS FINAL LOW COST VACCINATION CLINIC OF 2009 AT ATHENS PARK

“To Enrich Lives Through Effective And Caring Service”

Marcia Mayeda Director   Administrative Office 5898 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA  90805 (562) 728-4882 Fax (562) 422-3408 http://animalcare.lacounty.gov

 

 

 

In an effort to help keep pets healthy, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is hosting its final offsite, low-cost vaccination clinic for 2009.

This weekend, the Athens clinic will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Athens Park located at 12603 S. Broadway, in Athens. The clinic will begin at
8:00 a.m. and last until 9:30 a.m.

 

 The following vaccinations are available for dogs:

·         Rabies ($6.00)

·         DHLPP ($14.00)

·         Bordetella ($11.00)

 

Microchips will also be available free of charge to residents of the unincorporated area of Athens.

For the safety of everyone at the clinic, DACC requests that all dogs be on a leash and that adults be in control of their dogs at all times. Dog owners may also purchase or renew a dog license at the clinic.  Please bring two separate checks if paying for both vaccinations and licenses.

For more information about this clinic or future clinics, please contact the Carson animal shelter at (310) 523-9566. Please visit our website at http://animalcare.lacounty.gov for information about future clinics.

 

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