FITCHBURG — Cats, dogs and their owners from all cities and towns are needed to fill slots at the upcoming Jeffrey P. Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic to be held at Fitchburg Fire Department, 33 North St., on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Second Chance Animal Services of East Brookfield hosts this essential pet health event, and pet owners whose pets received their one-year rabies vaccine can get their second vaccine here.
Moreover, Fitchburg residents may purchase a dog license from the city clerk on site. The cost is $9 for a neutered animal; $15 for intact.
The rabies vaccine is $5, while the distemper parvo combo vaccine is free. The lepto vaccine is $19, while a microchip is $22.
If you have a dangerous retractable leash, you may exchange for a free brand-new nylon leash, said Be PAWSitive Therapy Pets and Communication team member Cap Corduan, who oversees this program.
The clinic is named after the late Jeffrey P. Stephens, who worked for the Board of Health in Leominster, and previously in Fitchburg. After Stephens’ untimely passing, Deana Stephens, Jeff’s widow commented: “Along with all the work he did for the Fitchburg Board of Health, Jeff was extremely proud to help establish an affordable vaccine clinic for residents and their pets. Not only did he do whatever was possible for people but his caring nature extended to their four legged companions. All pets found a soft spot in his heart and even though we are still devastated by his sudden passing, we continue to carry out the efforts he put in place many years ago to help our furry friends. Our family is comforted that his legacy continues because of Second Chance Animal Services’ long commitment to providing low-cost vaccines for pets in our community.”
This clinic made possible in part by Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation and Petco Love.
Visit: secondchanceanimals.org to reserve a spot. The clinic is open to residents of all cities and towns.
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