The Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is offering seniors a free vaccination and microchip clinic for their pets on Tuesday.
The clinic will be from 9 a.m. to noon and it's for pet owners age 60 and over with an I.D.
First-time licensing will also be available.
It will be at the Human Services Agency (Senior Services) building at 1155 East Ninth Street.
WCRAS staff and contract veterinarians will be on-site. Core vaccinations offered with be distemper/parvo and rabies vaccinations for dogs and FVRCP and rabies vaccinations for cats. Bordetella (kennel cough) boosters will be available for $20 and dog license renewal will be $8.00. The pet limit is three dogs and seven cats per residence.
WCRAS is asking pet owners not to use retractable leashes at the clinic.
Seniors with dogs over four months old are required to be licensed and the first license will be free. If it is not a first time license, renewals are $8.00 for seniors.
Free microchips are available for both dogs and cats during the event, but the WCRAS location offers them as well Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. year round.
For more information, visit this link here: https://www.washoecounty.us/animal/news_and_events/events_and_clinics.php or call the WCRAS at (775) 353-8900.
(The Washoe County contributed to this report).
