Long Beach Offers Weekly Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics for Pets in Community Health Push
Long Beach Animal Care Services collaborates with CAMP to offer low-cost weekly vaccine clinics for pets, aiming to promote animal welfare and prevent disease. Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) has partnered with the Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP) to offer weekly low-cost vaccine clinics for pets. The clinics will provide affordable access to vaccinations and basic wellness services. Among the services offered are vaccinations against diseases like rabies, which the Long Beach Municipal Code mandates for all cats and dogs older than four months. The initiative aims to reduce the influx of lost pets after the Fourth of July, helping to reunite pets with their owners. The clinic will be open every Monday, second Friday, and fourth Friday of the month at LBACS, located at 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach. Additional clinics are planned for the Signal Hill Public Library parking lot.
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In an effort to promote pet wellness in Long Beach, the Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) has teamed up with the Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP) to offer weekly low-cost vaccine clinics. Tailored to assist pet owners in keeping their furry friends healthy, these clinics will provide affordable access to vaccinations and basic wellness services. As reported by the city's official website, the initiative is a testament to LBACS's "Compassion Saves" philosophy, aimed at enhancing the well-being of all community pets.
The services will be made available every Monday, second Friday, and fourth Friday of the month at LBACS, located at 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach. Special additional clinics are slated for the Signal Hill Public Library parking lot on selected dates. However, on Sept. 2, the clinics will be closed due to the Labor Day holiday. Mayor Rex Richardson emphasized the importance of these clinics stating, "These weekly clinics will provide a vital service to our residents, ensuring that their pets receive the care they need to stay healthy and happy."
Among the services offered at the clinics are vaccinations against diseases like rabies, which the Long Beach Municipal Code mandates for all cats and dogs older than four months. With the Fourth of July approaching, officials are also encouraging pet owners to microchip their animals. The initiative hopes to mitigate the influx of lost pets that animal shelters typically confront after the holiday's fireworks, by aiding in the swift reunification of pets with their owners.
The clinics stand ready to welcome the first 60 pets, with no appointment needed — a boon for busy pet owners. Melanie Wagner, Bureau Manager of Long Beach Animal Services, told the public, "We are thrilled to partner with CAMP to bring this valuable service to our community." For pet owners planning to attend, it's advised to bring past vaccine records, ensure dogs are on leashes, and have cats contained within carriers. The availability of these services is open to everyone, residency in Long Beach or its contract cities notwithstanding.
Long Beach continues to shine as a hub for community-oriented initiatives, reflective of its deep-seated values of care and inclusivity. As a robust metropolitan area with a picturesque coastline and vibrant neighborhoods, the city tends to both its human residents and animal companions with equal fervor. Detailed information on the enhanced pet care services offered can be found on the https://longbeach.gov/press-releases/long-beach-animal-care-services-hosting-weekly-low-cost-vaccine-clinics/LBACS and CAMP websites.
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