HATTIESBURG — Southern Pines Animal Shelter will host a free feline vaccination clinic on Friday, May 22, at its Healthy Pet Clinic in downtown Hattiesburg.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southern Pines Healthy Pet Clinic, located at 1304 Hardy St., next to Great Southern Bank.
The clinic will provide two free vaccines for cats, including the HCP feline vaccine, which protects against panleukopenia and is being provided through Petco Love, as well as rabies vaccines required under Mississippi law.
To qualify, cats must be at least 6 weeks old, healthy and comfortable being handled. All cats must be brought in secure carriers.
Walk-ins will be accepted, but appointments are encouraged. Pet owners can schedule appointments through the clinic’s website at Southern Pines Healthy Pet Clinic by selecting “Feline Vaccine Event.”
The clinic will also offer eligible cats the opportunity to participate in a research study examining the safety of a new vaccine. Cats enrolled in the 21-day study will receive a free wellness package upon completion. Additional information is available by emailing [email protected].
According to Southern Pines, the Healthy Pet Clinic opened in 2009 and has altered more than 84,000 pets as part of efforts to address pet overpopulation in the Pine Belt. The clinic provides low-cost veterinary services and surgeries for area pets and is open Monday through Saturday.
For more information, call 601-544-5678.
