The clinic will offer important services for dogs and their families for free with funding provided by the Cool Cats & Barking Dogs community fundraiser and AG Spanos Companies
Stockton, CA– On Saturday, March 1, the San Francisco SPCA and its animal welfare partners in the Central Valley will host a free mobile vaccine clinic at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton. The clinic will provide important health and wellness resources for dogs, including microchipping services and vaccines for distemper, parvo, and rabies.
Vaccinations protect dogs against life-threatening diseases and help to avoid costly treatments for preventable ailments, which increase the financial burden on pet-owning families.
“Our mobile vaccine clinics in Stockton have become a tradition for the SF SPCA, and we always look forward to working with our partners in the Central Valley,” said SF SPCA CEO Dr. Jennifer Scarlett. “These clinics consistently have such great turnouts, reflecting both the community’s passion for their pets and the need for greater access to care. We expect more of that same great commitment to care and comfort on March 1.”
Mobile clinics are a crucial tool to address access-to-care challenges that have reached crisis levels in California, due in large part to dramatic veterinary shortages in the state. The problem is particularly acute in the Central Valley.
The event on March 1 is a joint effort between the AG Spanos Companies, the Cool Cats & Barking Dogs community fundraiser, The City of Stockton Animal Shelter, Animal Protection League and other local partners. The free mobile vaccine clinic will operate at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or until supplies last.
“We’re proud to support this important event,” said Alexis Spanos Ruhl of A.G. Spanos Companies and Chair of the Cool Cats Barking Dogs fundraiser, “Every family deserves healthy and safe pets, and these mobile vaccine clinics deliver essential services to make that possible. We deeply appreciate all the partners working to help Stockton and San Joaquin County residents care for their beloved dogs.”
“We know that staying up to date on vaccinations is a key prevention step that families can take for their dogs’ health,” said Ashley Kluza, an Animal Services Manager-Stockton Police Department. “That’s why we are out here spreading the word on this great event. Families from across the region can receive critical services at no cost, which is why we are urging them to register early for this great event.”
While families may sign up in person at the event, they are encouraged to enroll online first for a more efficient experience. Registration for the clinic is open now and participants will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can register online here: http://www.sfspca.org/stocktonappts.