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Bryant.Almeida@ocfl.net – Orange County Animal Services
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Orange County Animal Services to Host Free Microchipping and Vaccination Event for Pet Owners
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Orange County, FL – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), a division of Orange County Government, announced today it will be holding two events to give pet owners a chance to get their dog or cat vaccinated and microchipped at no cost. Services will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Through listening to our residents, we know veterinary costs are a significant point of concern for pet parents,” said Diane Summers, Manager for Orange County Animal Services. “Our goal is to help pet owners access essential services, and these events help us achieve that goal, ensuring more of our community’s pets are properly vaccinated and identified.”
OCAS will hold one event, specifically for dog owners, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and another event, specifically for cat owners, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For both events, services will be available via drive-thru in the shelter’s carport area.
Dogs will be eligible to receive:
- Microchip identification, including free registration of owner’s information in the national database.
- Rabies vaccine, which is required by the State of Florida.
- A combination vaccine providing protection from Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus (DAPP).
- Bordetella vaccine.
Cats will be eligible to receive:
- Microchip identification, including free registration of the owner’s information in the national database.
- Rabies vaccine, which is required by the State of Florida
- A combination vaccine providing protection from feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus, and feline panleukopenia (FVRCP).
“Over the past year, we’ve seen a higher number of dogs, especially puppies, arriving with Parvovirus, which is a serious, potentially lethal virus, and highly contagious,” said Summers. “The diseases we see emerging here among our shelter pets is a snapshot of what is happening in our community, so we are offering these services, and encouraging every pet owner to take action, so we see healthier animals in Orange County and have healthier animals here at the shelter as well.”
Microchip identification is key to ensuring lost pets are successfully reunited with their owners. A microchip is a small, permanent identification device that contains a unique identification number that links a pet with the owner’s contact information. Data from the American Veterinary Medical Association recently revealed that 52% of lost dogs with microchips entering shelters were returned to their families compared to just 22% without microchips.
OCAS is located at 2769 Conroy Road, next to the Mall at Millenia. More information on the available pets, services, and programs can be found on the shelter’s website.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.