Free vaccine and microchip clinic for cats and dogs set in Keizer

Capi Lynn, Salem Statesman Journal
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Friends of Felines is hosting a free vaccine and microchip clinic for cats and dogs on Sunday in partnership with Little Critters Rescue.
Friends of Felines is hosting a free vaccine and microchip clinic for cats and dogs on Sunday in partnership with Little Critters Rescue.

Friends of Felines and Little Critters Rescue are holding a free vaccine and microchip clinic for cats and dogs on Sunday to help relieve financial barriers to basic preventative veterinary care for animals and their guardians.

The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Friends of Felines in Keizer. Everyone who is in line by 2 p.m. will be seen at the clinic, according to a press release.

For the safety of everyone attending, all animals must arrive secured in some fashion to attend. Cats must be in a carrier, and dogs must be on a leash with a collar or harness or inside a carrier.

The clinic is for healthy animals. Sick or injured animals will not be seen and will be referred to a local full-service veterinary hospital for care.

For cats, the entrance is at 4157 Cherry Ave., the adoption center main door.

For dogs, the entrance is at 4155 Cherry Ave., the former thrift store. Dogs will not be allowed in the adoption center. The service animal policy at Friends of Felines will apply.

Four volunteer veterinarians and numerous volunteer technicians and assistants will serve during the clinic, where the following will be offered for free while supplies last: Canine vaccine (DHPP), feline vaccine (FVRCP), rabies vaccine for cats and dogs, and microchips.

Cats and dogs need to be healthy and at least 6 weeks old to receive an FVRCP or DHPP vaccine. All animals must be a minimum of 3 months old to be eligible to receive a rabies vaccine.

The vaccines are being provided by Petco Love Foundation.

Parking is available at Friends of Felines, across Cherry Avenue at the gravel lot that is part of the Lions Club, as well as the parking lot behind Ringo's Bar. Organizers encourage attendees to carpool and use Uber, Lyft or public transportation when possible due to limited parking.

Organizers also recommend attendees dress for possible rain for standing in line outdoors.

Friends of Felines and Little Critters Rescue, both nonprofit organizations, will accept tax-deductible donations during the clinic.

Capi Lynn is a senior reporter for the Statesman Journal. Send comments, questions and tips to her at clynn@statesmanjournal.com, and follow her work on Twitter @CapiLynn and Facebook @CapiLynnSJ.

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