Free Rabies Shots And Microchip Clinic For Dogs And Cats On August 23 In Wilmington

From the City of Wilmington:

August 11, 2020

Mayor Purzycki and the Brandywine Valley SPCA invite residents to attend and keep their pets safe, protected, and fed

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and the Chief Executive Officer of the Brandywine Valley SPCA, Adam Lamb, today invited animal lovers to bring their dogs and cats to a FREE rabies shot clinic to be held on Sunday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Tilton Park at West 8th Street and North Broom Street in Wilmington. Advance registration is required. Register at https://bvspca.org/shotclinic-aug2020/.

The pets brought to the event will receive FREE rabies and distemper shots (dogs) or the FVRCP vaccination (cats). FREE microchipping will also be available, and the Brandywine Valley SPCA will have pet food assistance available for as long as supplies last. Pet owners with questions about the Sunday, August 23 clinic, made possible thanks to a grant from the Petco Foundation, should call 302.516.1004 and speak with a representative of the Brandywine Valley SPCA.

“Wilmington cares about animals and their owners, so we are very happy to join with the Brandywine Valley SPCA to again host this FREE pet clinic and urge you to tell your neighbors and friends about it,” said Mayor Purzycki. “The BVSPCA does a tremendous amount of work regarding pet care, adoption, and education, and I urge you also to continue supporting their efforts.”

“Now more than ever, we want to help families give their pets the best possible care, regardless of economic circumstances,” said Adam Lamb. “This will be our most robust free pet wellness event to date as we add free microchipping to the free vaccinations and pet food pantry we’ve offered in the past. We’re grateful to the Mayor and Petco Foundation for making it possible to help hundreds of families in Wilmington.”

To participate in this pet wellness day and to help maintain safety and proper distancing advance registration is required, attendees must be 18 years or older, each signup is limited to two adults, and all attendees MUST wear masks.

Each year, the Brandywine Valley SPCA cares for over 14,000 animals and finds homes or other placement for at least 95% of the homeless pets that enter its shelter. Mayor Purzycki said the BVSPCA is dedicated to maintaining an open-door policy for animals and a commitment to lifesaving and second chances. He said the Brandywine Valley SPCA is working tirelessly to cultivate a no-kill community and deserves our support.

This press release was produced by the City of Wilmington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.