The Savannah-Chatham police department’s Animal Control division vaccinated more than 1,000 dogs and cats Saturday at a vaccination clinic.
Hundreds of people attended the clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Animal Control facility on Sallie Mood Drive and were able to get their pets vaccinated at a reduced cost, said Michelle Gavin, the department’s community relations administrator.
The police department provided this breakdown of the services provided and vaccinations given:
• 577 Rabies vaccinations
• 100 heartworm tests
• 75 microchips implanted
• 80 dogs received nail trims
• 300 dog combination vaccines
• 200 Bordetella vaccines
• 100 feline combination vaccines
Pound Pups In Need was also on site doing adoptions with extended hours. Three dogs and three cats from the Animal Control shelter were able to find homes, Gavin said, adding that owners were also able to register their pets and purchase licenses.
Animal Control plans to schedule another all-inclusive vaccination clinic this summer.