NEWS: Free pet vaccinations on South Side Chicago

PAWS Chicago will introduce its new traveling veterinary van

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Chicago residents with dogs, if you live in ZIP codes 60609, 60621, 60636 or 60637, PAWS Chicago’s new mobile clinic van is ready to serve your pet today and Saturday. According to the official site, the mobile clinic will be servicing Englewood, West Englewood, Woodlawn and Back of the Yards with free basic veterinary care this weekend. The mobile clinic, donated to PAWS Chicago by the Banfield Foundation, will provide the following free services on Fri., July 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine Ave, and Sat., July 15, at Sherman Park, 1301 W. 52nd St.:

• Antibiotics and medications

• Diagnostic testing 

• Flea/tick and heartworm prevention

• Microchipping

• Physical exams

• Vaccines

FREE veterinary assistance for dog illnesses include:

• Coughing and sneezing

• Decreased appetite

• Diarrhea and vomiting

• Ear and eye infections

• Follow-ups

• General wellness

• Sick

• Skin itchiness, redness, hair loss

Appointments are required beforehand by calling 773-217-9113. All pets must be spayed or neutered before the mobile van visits. For Chicago pet owners whose dogs have not already been spayed or neutered, that is also an option with PAWS Chicago by making a separate appointment here.

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