LEOMINSTER — Local pet owners can now register for Second Chance Animal Services’ upcoming low-cost pet vaccine clinic on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Leominster Veterans’ Center, 37 Carter St. Leominster.
The clinic will offer $5 rabies, free distemper/parvo vaccines, and $19 leptospirosis vaccines, along with microchipping for $22, to help protect pets and keep families together.
This event, dedicated to the late Jeffrey Stephens, who co-founded the Fitchburg vaccine clinic series in 2011, and is organized in partnership with Be PAWsitive Therapy Pets and Friends of Fitchburg DOGS Inc.
Second Chance is committed to making veterinary care accessible for all pet owners. These vaccines protect pets from preventable and often deadly diseases, helping them live longer, healthier lives. With an estimated 30 percent of pet owners unable to bring their pets to a veterinarian each year for preventive care, many animals remain at risk for serious illnesses such as rabies, and parvovirus in dogs and panleukopenia in cats.
Parvovirus is highly contagious and can be deadly, especially for young or unvaccinated dogs. Cats face similar risks from viruses that can cause severe illness. Vaccinating pets helps reduce the spread of disease and keeps more animals healthy in the community.
Microchipping offers a simple and reliable way to identify pets if they become lost. Pets with microchips are far more likely to be reunited with their owners, giving families peace of mind and helping lost pets return home safely.
“More than 50 million pets in the United States live with families who do not have access to veterinary care,” said Lindsay Doray of Second Chance Animal Services. “Second Chance operates four veterinary hospitals that provide affordable care, including subsidized pricing for those who qualify, but we know many pet owners still face barriers to getting that care. Our local clinics bring life saving vaccines into the community to protect pets from diseases like parvo and distemper, along with microchips that help lost pets find their way back home.”
The clinic is open to pets from all communities and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Leominster Veterans’ Center, located at 100 West St. Advance registration is encouraged, as space is limited. Walk-ins will be permitted as time allows. Pet owners can get more information and register online at https://tinyurl.com/2y49sk8a.
This Community Vaccine Clinic is funded in part by Petco Love, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation and the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.
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