KENNEBUNK — Animal Welfare Society’s Community Veterinary Clinic is hosting a microchip and rabies vaccine clinic on Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. The clinic is located on the campus of Animal Welfare Society at 46 Holland Road in Kennebunk. At this free event, dogs and cats over 12 weeks of age can receive a microchip, a rabies vaccine or both.
“As a community resource, AWS is committed to offering affordable and accessible pet veterinary care,” Abigail Smith, AWS executive director explains. “We encourage all pet families to microchip their pet, to aid in reunion should your pet be found after going missing. Additionally, it is important that pets be vaccinated against rabies. Thus, we invite local pet families to participate in this free event to keep their pets happy and healthy – and safely at home.”
To learn more about the event, or to RSVP, please visit https://animalwelfaresociety.org/ or call the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic directly at 207-292-2424 M-F, during normal business hours. When RSVPing, attendees should choose a time slot as well as which services their pets will need. Drop ins are welcome on the day of, as supplies last.
While there is no cost for microchips or rabies vaccines at this event, donations are welcome. Each year, more than 20,000 pets and pet families rely on AWS’ resources, including access to veterinary care. For more information about the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic or the work AWS does to provide veterinary resources to community members and their pets, please visit https://animalwelfaresociety.org/veterinary-care/.
Founded in 1967, Animal Welfare Society, a non-profit organization, exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their families stay together and thrive. AWS’ on-site Community Veterinary Clinic built in 2017, provides full-service, high-quality veterinary care to companion animals in our community.
