Residents of Patillas and neighboring towns can get free vaccination and deworming services for their dogs and cats at a veterinary fair on Friday, November 13, at the grounds of the Centro de Usos Múltiples Néstor Vázquez Díaz in Puerto Rico. The event is part of the community-impact program Dejando Huellas, which aims to make pet vaccination services easier to reach in vulnerable communities.
Veterinarians from the Colegio Médico de Veterinarios de Puerto Rico and personnel from the Department of Health, through the Office of the State for Animal Control (OECA), will offer rabies vaccines and other vaccinations, along with deworming. In Puerto Rico, the rabies vaccine is recommended annually for pets starting at three months of age, while how often deworming is needed depends on factors such as the animal’s age and lifestyle.
Dogs must arrive with a collar and leash, and cats must stay inside their carriers. House of Representatives Speaker Carlos 'Johnny' Méndez announced the event, called Feria de Amor por nuestros Animales, together with District 34 Rep. Christian Muriel, whose district covers Yabucoa, Maunabo, Patillas and San Lorenzo.