Pasadena Humane Offers Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic for Pets

Pasadena Humane is now offering appointments for its low-cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic, providing essential health services for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.

The clinic offers vaccines, microchips, dewormer and flea medication to residents of 11 service areas in Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, Altadena, La Cañada, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and South Pasadena.

Services for dogs include rabies ($15), DA2PP (Canine Distemper Virus/ Canine Adenovirus Type 2 / Canine Parvovirus / Parainfluenza Virus)  ($20), bordetella ($20), canine influenza ($40) and leptospirosis ($20) vaccines. Cat services feature rabies ($15) and FVRCP ($20) vaccines. Microchipping is available for all pets at $20. Pyrantel dewormer is free for puppies and kittens under 5 months with other services, and cats receive free Revolution flea treatment with other services.

Services for dogs include:

•  Rabies ($15),
• DA2PP (Canine Distemper Virus/ Canine Adenovirus Type 2 / Canine Parvovirus / Parainfluenza Virus)  ($20),
• Bordetella ($20),
• Canine influenza ($40) and
• Leptospirosis ($20) vaccines.

Cat services feature rabies ($15) and FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus, and Feline Panleukopenia) ($20) vaccines.

Microchipping is available for all pets at $20.

Pyrantel dewormer is free for puppies and kittens under 5 months with other services, and cats receive free Revolution flea treatment with other services.

Appointments are required and can be booked online. The organization opens slots for the following month during the last week of the current month.

Proof of residence in one of the service cities is necessary to book an appointment. Financial assistance is available for eligible residents.

The clinic cannot vaccinate animals with a history of aggressive behavior, vaccine reactions or current illness.

California law requires rabies vaccinations for all dogs over 3 months old, with licensing required within 30 days of vaccination or within 30 days of acquiring the dog or bringing it into California.

Failure to vaccinate can result in fines ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on the jurisdiction and number of violations. In Sacramento County, for example, first violations incur a $500 penalty per animal, with subsequent violations costing at least $1,000 per animal.

While cat vaccinations are not legally required statewide, some local jurisdictions may mandate them. Veterinarians generally recommend vaccinations for both dogs and cats for pet health and public safety.

For more information or to book an appointment, visit the Pasadena Humane website.