HSVC Cares brought smiles to pet owners and wagging tails over the weekend with another free pet vaccine clinic. The team made the trek to Veterans Memorial Park in Santa Paula to offer essential veterinary services at little to no cost. By the end of the day, 127 pets were vaccinated and nine pets received spay/neuter surgeries, helping reduce pet overpopulation and protect community health. HSVC staff were also onsite giving away free bags of dog and cat food to make the day even more impactful. It was a day filled with generosity, community spirit, and a whole lot of tail wags!

Pet owners lined up early to take advantage of free DHPP vaccines for dogs, free FVRCP vaccines for cats, $25 microchips, and $5 rabies shots. In addition to vaccinations, the clinic provided free spay and neuter surgeries by appointment in our Mobile Pet Wellness Clinic, a fully-equipped mobile unit that travels throughout Ventura County to serve pet owners in need. Our staff gave away dozens of free bags of dog at cat food courtesy of our Pet Pantry program. Santa Paula Animal Control Officer John was also onsite to provide pet licensing services and help bridge the gap with community members. 

These mission-driven events reflect HSVC Cares’ ongoing commitment to making pet care more accessible and affordable, especially for underserved communities. With the support of local partners, donors, and passionate volunteers, HSVC Cares is working to ensure that every pet has the chance to live a long, healthy life. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out, supported, and helped make this event a success. Together, we’re building a healthier future for our four-legged friends!

HSVC Cares hosts a vaccination clinic at the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Visit our website for more information, and keep an eye on our event page for where and when the next remote vaccine clinic will be held!