Last Saturday, HSVC Cares proudly hosted an offsite pet vaccination clinic at the Alano Club of Oxnard, bringing essential veterinary services directly to the community. Throughout the day, our dedicated Clinic team worked tirelessly to provide vaccinations to a total of 188 dogs and cats, with an additional 14 spay/neuter surgeries performed onsite in our mobile Pet Wellness Clinic vehicle. This event was the most successful offsite clinic to date, reflecting our shelter's commitment to supporting pet owners who may face barriers to accessing traditional veterinary care. Way to go team!

Free vaccines offered at this clinic included DHPP (distemper/parvo) for dogs, FVRCP (upper respiratory) for cats, and $5 Rabies vaccines. We are able to offer these free and low-cost vaccines to communities in need thanks to our friends at Petco Love. Each vital vaccine helps protect pets from common but potentially serious diseases, ensuring they lead healthier, happier lives. Our new mobile Pet Wellness Clinic was also able to offer free spay/neuter surgery to a select group of furry friends. These procedures are crucial in controlling the pet population and come with the added benefits of reducing certain health risks and behavioral issues. Each spay/neuter surgery included vaccinations and, in some cases, microchipping to help reunite lost pets with their families more easily.

HSVC Cares extends heartfelt gratitude to the Alano Club of Oxnard for hosting the clinic, to our volunteers for their unwavering dedication, and to the pet owners who entrusted us with the care of their beloved companions. We look forward to continuing our mission of providing compassionate, accessible veterinary services in communities that need them most. For more information about this program and future HSVC Cares clinic dates, please visit our website. 

If you miss last weekend's clinic, don't fret! HSVC Cares hosts a low-cost vaccine clinic at the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, every Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. These clinics are first come, first served. Visit our website to learn more about additional services offered at our onsite low-cost vaccine clinics.