Low-Cost Pet Care Clinic Wednesday, May 2nd Bell Tower Regional Community Center 22232 El Paseo

6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Cats only) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Dogs & Cats) INFO: (714) 993-9193 www.heart4pets.org Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) provides vaccinations, de-worming, microchipping, flea and tick control and, if time allows, nail trims.

Please visit their website or click here to view a detailed flyer for more information. Cash or credit card ($3 additional processing fee per pet) only; checks are not accepted. If you have a cat or have pre-paid for your vaccines, you do not need to wait in line and can go immediately to the cashier table. All others will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis (with the exception of those who are physically unable to stand in line).

Important Rabies Information Please bring a prior Rabies Certificate and other vaccination records with you. A 3-year Rabies Certificate can only be issued if you provide a prior Rabies Certificate. Otherwise, you will receive a 1-year Rabies Certificate.

Vaccines for dogs include: Rabies – $7.00 DHP/DHPP – $20.00 Bordetella – $15.00 Lyme – $22.00 Microchip – $30.00 $2.00 hazardous materials disposal fee per pet

Vaccines for cats include: Rabies – (killed virus) Purevax – $20.00 (1 yr) $48.00 (3 yr) FVRCP “3-in-1” – $20.00 FELV – $22.00 Microchip – $30.00 $2.00 hazardous materials disposal fee per pet “HEART” (aka “SCVVC”) is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to saving lives and improving pet and wild animal health, safety, and welfare. Prices are subject to change; clinic will cancel in the event of rain.

Distemper Alert

Distemper is a viral infection that can infect dogs, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and large cats such as lions and tigers.  The virus does not cause disease in cats or humans. Dogs can become infected with the distemper virus from direct contact with a sick animal or being near an infected animal when it is coughing or sneezing. 

The virus can also be transmitted through shared food and water bowls, or other objects that were contaminated by an infected animal.  Puppies and unvaccinated dogs are at highest risk of catching distemper. Common clinical signs of distemper in dogs include discharge from the eyes and/or nose, fever, coughing, lethargy, disorientation, tremors, and seizures.  The clinical signs are similar in raccoons and other wildlife.

  Currently, there is no treatment for distemper so preventing the disease in dogs is crucial. Los Angeles County has recently experienced an alarming rise in infections; our close proximity to wildlife in Rancho Santa Margarita increases the risk of this deadly disease. Please take advantage of the opportunity to vaccinate pets at these affordable and convenient monthly clinics!