Leander To Stage First-Ever 'Pet Fur Fest'

LEANDER, TX — The Leander Police Department will stage its first-ever "Pet Fur Fest" this Saturday, featuring pet adoptions, micro-chipping, vaccinations and more for residents' four-legged buddies.

A number of groups will offer animal adoption opportunities, including the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, Petco, Central SPCA, Austin Dog Rescue, Lil Paws Maltese Rescue and others. Leander residents can get free micro-chipping for their pets ($5 for non-residents), low-cost rabies, Bordetella and DHPP/FVRCP pet vaccinations.

Vendors will be on hand, including: Petco; Tomlinson's, Firehouse Vet; Hill Country Feed; Wildlife Rescue; Poochie Trends Truck (gourmet pet treats); LPD Explorers snack/drink tent (treats for humans); and more. A donation area will be on site for pet items benefiting participating adoption agencies, along with a kiddie area with face painting and pet rock adoption enabling attendees to make their own pet rock.

There also will be a pet look-alike contest, treats for participating pets and giveaways. If you go, organizers ask that all pets be kept on a leash. The event will take place at the Kohl’s parking lot located at 1245 S. Highway 183 on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vaccination Costs:

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. low-cost vaccinations provided by Leander Veterinary Clinic
Canine: Rabies – $10.00
DHPP - $15.00
Feline: Rabies $10.00
FVRCP - $15.00
Bordatella - $10.00
Microchipping (With Certain Restrictions)

Free microchipping for Leander residents ($5 for non-residents)

Location and Directions
Kohl’s (parking lot)
1245 S. Highway 183
Leander, TX 78641
See map: Google Maps(link is external)
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