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THE COASTLAND TIMES
Coastal Humane Society announces fall low-cost pet vaccination clinics The Coastal Humane Society will hold two lowcost vaccination clinics this fall in partnership with Dr. Mary Burkart of Roanoke Island Animal Clinic and Dr. Blythe Hayes of Sound Veterinary Hospital. The first clinic is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in front of the Good Dog Retreat in Manteo. Sound Veterinary Hospital will hold its clinic on Saturday, November 29 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at its Nags Head offices. Families can also have their pet’s picture taken with Santa – an extra treat! Both vaccination clinics provide dogs with their annual rabies, distemper-parvo and Bordetella vaccines for a total of $36 and heartworm testing for $20. Cats can receive their annual rabies and FVRCP vaccines or $23. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in secure carriers. Coastal Humane Society began offering low-cost vaccination clinics in 2016 in response to growing numbers of families reaching out for financial help keeping their pets healthy, particularly during the Covid pandemic. The society’s partner veterinarians quickly stepped up, donating their time and greatly lowering vaccine costs. The vaccination clinics are extremely popular. Last year, more than 400 pets received their annual vaccinations through the clinics. Pet families do not need an appointment – it is first-come, first served. Anyone wanting to know more about the low-cost clinics or Coastal Humane Society’s other services can stay in touch through Instagram and Facebook or through the Help Line at 252-261-7417. Coastal Humane Society is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting pet owners across the Outer Banks. The Society offers spay and neuter, vaccination and medical assistance programs along with pet food banks and disaster relief for pet owners during storms and emergencies. Coastal Humane Society has helped more than 12,000 pet families since 1997. — Submitted by Patti Bourexis, Coastal Humane Society
Dr. Blythe Hayes of Sound Veterinary Hospital.
PHOTOS COURTESY COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY
Dr. Mary Burkart of Roanoke Island Animal Clinic.