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Low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinic Scheduled in Jonesboro
CITY — May 11, 2024 — The Northeast Arkansans for Animals (NAFA), in collaboration with various animal services, is set to host a low-cost pet vaccination clinic.Scheduled for May 17th, the clinic aims to provide affordable vaccinations, including rabies shots, for pets in the Jonesboro area. Administered via Dr. Laura Dacus, the event will provide essential pet care, improving community health overall. To learn more about the clinic, see the full article below.
Low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinic Scheduled in Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – Northeast Arkansans for Animals (NAFA), in collaboration with NAFA Rescue and Jonesboro Animal Services, is hosting a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic will be administered by Dr. Laura Dacus.
NAFA, an all-volunteer rescue institution, specializes in providing affordable vaccination events and low-cost cat neutering services to the community.
vaccination options and Costs
- Rabies: $10
- Canine 5-in-1: $10
- Bordetella: $10
- Feline 3-in-1: $10
- Canine Heartworm Test: $10
Pre-Registration is required
Wanda Turner, NAFA director, emphasizes the importance of pre-registration: Everyone must pre-register. We try to see everybody we can, but the reason they need to pre-register is because we want to have all the paperwork ready that way they don’t have to wait so long.
The exact location of the clinic will be disclosed only to those who pre-register. The deadline for pre-registration is Wednesday,May 14.
To pre-register,email nafahelp@gmail.com. NAFA will then send a pre-registration link. The confirmation email will include the clinic location and other essential details.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for all vaccinations except rabies,pet owners must meet specific criteria. The animal(s) must not have received veterinary care outside of a low-cost clinic within the past 12 months. Qualifying individuals include:
- Low-income individuals
- Disabled individuals
- Elderly individuals
- Unemployed individuals
- U.S. veterans or active spouses
- Arkansas State University students
- City of Jonesboro employees
- Rescued animal owners
Rabies Vaccination Mandate
Turner notes the state law regarding rabies vaccinations: Unless individuals present the pet’s current rabies certificate, then, by state law, it must receive a rabies shot if it’s over 12 weeks of age.
Community Impact
The importance of these vaccinations extends beyond individual pets. The vaccinations are critically important, not only for the animal and the owner, but also the community,
turner stated.Keeping animals vaccinated, especially for rabies, can stop the spread of communicable diseases, like rabies or parvo or panleukopenia [also known as feline distemper] in cats. So,it serves three purposes; it keeps the dog (or cat) healthy,keeps the owners where they can afford to get vaccinations,and keeps the community much,much safer. Everybody can afford $10.
