Indy’s Parvo Prevention Project will host a free Parvo vaccination clinic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 12 at LifeJourney Church.
The event is sponsored by LDR Rescue and will vaccinate dogs against distemper, hepatitis, Parvovirus and parainfluenza. In addition to the vaccinations, dogs will receive microchips to help veterinarians and owners locate them if lost. Ministerial staff from the church will be there to provide blessings for dogs and families.
“Too many dogs aren’t getting the affordable and effective vaccinations for the highly lethal, expensive-to-treat Parvovirus, and the results are heartbreaking,” said Robin Herman, the founder of LDR Rescue and organizer of the event.
Given the low cost of the vaccine, the proportion of deaths is unfortunate, Herman said.
“When new puppy owners meet with most vets for the first time, they are confronted with packaged options that can run up to several hundred dollars,” Herman said. “If they do nothing else, they should ask for the Parvo vaccine, which can cost as little as $16.”
Herman said the goal of the project is to inoculate 500 dogs at the clinic and conduct other events throughout the year. The first event earlier this year vaccinated 385 dogs.
“Our rescue has fostered more dogs than ever since the pandemic who are suffering from Parvo,” she said. “People adopted dogs who didn’t understand the risk, and at the same time, veterinarians have been busier than ever because of all the adoptions.”
The vaccinations were donated by a nonprofit, Petco Love, making the event free to dog owners and a great opportunity to get vaccinations.
“It is heartbreaking when any pet suffers or dies from a disease that could have been prevented,” said Susanne Kogut, Petco Love president. “By creating greater awareness and making this crucial preventative care more accessible to pets not currently receiving these life-saving vaccines, we can prevent the dangerous spread of disease.”
Dog owners will be able to drive through the clinic. Owners will receive guidance on any recommended immunization follow-ups. The LifeJourney Church is at 2950 E. 55th Place.
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