Free Pet Wellness Clinic Coming to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/12/2024 - 6:22am
Feeding Pets of the Homeless, in partnership with FISH, Riverside Veterinary Hospital, CASI, Nevada Humane Society, and Carson Tahoe Health, will be hosting a free pet wellness clinic for pets of unhoused and low-income individuals on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FISH (Friends In Service Helping) in Carson City.
Event Date:
October 19, 2024 - 10:00am This clinic will provide essential services, including free vaccinations, wellness checks, spay and neuter vouchers, microchipping, pet food, and pet supplies. Carson Tahoe Health will also offer free flu shots for humans during the event. Attendees will also receive Pets & People dog treats provided by the nonprofit I Am Boundless, whose treats are made by adults with disabilities in Dayton, OH. The goal of the clinic is to ensure that pets and their families remain healthy, contributing to the overall well-being of the community.
“We’re honored to come together with such dedicated partners to provide vital care to pets and their owners in need,” said Genevieve Frederick, founder of Feeding Pets of the Homeless. “These clinics are a true testament to the power of community organizations working together for the benefit of all.”
See video below highlighting the 2023 clinic below.
Veterinarians and volunteers from Riverside Veterinary Hospital will be on-site to administer care, and CASI (Carson Animal Services Initiative) will offer spay and neuter vouchers to qualifying pet owners. The Nevada Humane Society will also be issuing Carson City dog licenses and offering microchipping services.
The clinic will be held at FISH, a long-standing partner of Feeding Pets of the Homeless. “We are proud to host this clinic once again,” said Jim Peckham, executive director of FISH. “Not only do we serve people in need, but we also care for their pets, and this event is critical to providing holistic care for those needing a hand up in our community.”
This event is made possible through the generous support of local and national sponsors:
• I Am Boundless, is a statewide nonprofit in Ohio that is providing Pets & People dog treats to attendees. Each batch of these treats is made by adults with disabilities. Pets & People offers vocational training, which fosters a spirit of inclusivity and empowerment.
• Jamie Brianna’s Legacy Fund, offering financial support to ensure the clinic’s services reach as many pets and owners as possible.
This clinic is part of Feeding Pets of the Homeless’ nationwide effort to provide wellness services to vulnerable pets and their families. To learn more or to support their mission, visit petsofthehomeless.org.
For more information about the upcoming clinic or partnership opportunities, contact Laura Brown at info@petsofthehomeless.org or (775) 841-7463.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless believes in the healing power of companion pets and of the human/animal bond, which is very important in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. They find solace, protection, and companionship through their pets. They care for their pets with limited resources so they themselves have less. Our task, nationwide, is to feed and provide basic emergency veterinary care to their pets and thus relieve the anguish and anxiety of homeless guardians who cannot provide for them. For more information, please visit petsofthehomeless.org.
