PENNSYLVANIA SPCA URGES OWNERS TO PROTECT THEIR PETS FROM ILLNESS AND EVEN DEATH, OFFERS LOW-COST CLINICS
(PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 25, 2011) -- Unless properly vaccinated, dogs and cats are at risk of contracting one of several, possibly fatal, infectious diseases. Fortunately, most common infectious
diseases in pets can be prevented by routine vaccination. In fact, vaccines are usually effective in more than 95 percent of pets vaccinated. Additionally, routinely vaccinating your pet is often cheaper than paying for treating your sick pet later, and reduces virus transmission in the pet population.
To highlight the importance of getting annual immunizations, the Pennsylvania SPCA has designated May as Vaccination Awareness Month, announced Susan Cosby, CEO. “We can see as many as ten animals a day
entering our shelters or our clinic suffering from vaccine preventable illnesses,” said Cosby. “There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing a poor animal suffer and sometimes die from these deadly diseases. Prevention through vaccination is much a more humane and less expensive alternative than to make your pet healthy once again.”
In recognition of Vaccination Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania SPCA encourages pet owners to visit their veterinarian to make sure their pet is up to date with vaccines. The Pennsylvania SPCA will hold a series of low-cost vaccination events for the public at its Erie Avenue headquarters and various locations in the community, in addition to its regularly scheduled weekly vaccination clinics. (See schedule below) For just $25, pet owners can receive the rabies and distemper vaccinations for cats or dogs. Other services are available for an additional fee.
Pet owners do not need to preregister, walk-ins are welcome. Pet owners are encouraged to bring record of any previous vaccines. A variety of vendors will on hand with educational materials and free giveaways for those in attendance.
Cutters Mill Pet Store, 10 Barclay Farms Shopping Center, Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ
856.429.1690
Sunday, May 1 -- 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Pennsylvania SPCA, 350 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
215.426.6300
Wednesday, May 4 -- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, May 7 -- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday, May 8 -- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday, May 11 -- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fels South Community Center, 2407 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, May 14 -- 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cutter’s Mill Pet Store, Chalfont Shopping Center, County Line Road & Route 202, Chalfont, PA
215.997.5052
Sunday, May 15 -- 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Pennsylvania SPCA, 350 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
215.426.6300
Wednesday, May 18 -- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, May 21 -- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday, May 22 -- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday, May 25 -- 9:00am - 3:00pm
R.W. Brown Community Center, 1701 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Saturday, May 28 -- 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cutters Mill Pet Store, The Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
609.683.1520
Sunday, May 29 -- 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Pennsylvania SPCA, 350 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
215.426.6300
Wednesday, June 1 -- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Cutters Mill Pet Store, Paoli Village Shoppes, 43 Paoli Plaza, Paoli, PA
610.647.1811
Saturday, June 4 -- 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Wendy A. Marano
Media and Public Relations Specialist
The Pennsylvania SPCA
350 E. Erie Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19134
Office: 215.426.6304 x249 | Cell:267-315-0237 | Email: wmarano@pspca.org
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Northeast Animal Rescue
Faith is a sweet tabby female available for adoption with the Northeast Animal Rescue. She was born Nov. 2010.
Faith is adjusting to life indoors. She loves to be petted. Faith is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines and tests negative for FIV/FeLV.
Please fill out an application at nar.rescuegroups.org if you're interested in adopting Faith.
No adoptions to report. Buddy, Nikki, Alex, Maybelline and Lexi are still all available for adoption.
