Serving Seniors: Free Vaccination and Microchip Clinic for pet owners age 60 and older

Washoe County Regional Animal Services helping seniors keep pets healthy

Reno, Nev. March 8, 2019. Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is serving seniors by holding a Free Vaccination and Microchip Clinic for pet owners age 60 and over with a Nevada ID.

Free Vaccination and Microchip Clinic

WHAT:         Free vaccinations, microchips and (first-time) licensing clinic hosted by WCRAS. License 

                   renewals are $8.00.

WHEN:         Tuesday, March 12, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

WHERE:       Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, Exhibit Hall, 1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89512

CONTACT:    Washoe County Regional Animal Services: (775) 353-8900

WCRAS staff and contract veterinarian will be on-site to provide vaccinations and microchipping for the pets of seniors in Washoe County. Core vaccinations being offered are: Canine Distemper/Parvo and Rabies vaccinations and Canine Bordetella (kennel cough) booster vaccination is $20.00.and Feline FVRCP and Rabies vaccinations are $10.00.    Dog license renewals will be $8.00.  Per Washoe County Code, Chapter 55.390, no more than three dogs and seven cats are permitted per residence without a variance permit.  Please do not bring your dog on a retractable leash and all cats must be in a cat carrier.

Dogs over four months of age are required to be licensed and WCRAS will provide the first license for free.  If it is not a first time license, renewal licenses are $8.00 for seniors.

Free microchips are available for both dogs and cats during at this event as well as at WCRAS’ location Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. year round. For more information, please visit: https://www.washoecounty.us/animal/news_and_events/events_and_clinics.php 

NEW video: Hear from WCRAS Director about how Animal Services keeps pets healthy with microchips, vaccinations and more.  

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