Pet owners facing barriers to veterinary care will have another opportunity to access free services in Midland later this month.
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society will host another free vaccination and wellness clinic on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Midland Curling Club, aimed at helping families access essential veterinary care for their cats and dogs.
The clinic comes after what the organization described as a strong response to a series of community wellness clinics held in Midland over the summer.
The Sept. 12 event will offer preventive veterinary services for cats and dogs, including core and booster vaccinations, as well as basic wellness examinations.
“Preventive veterinary care can make a meaningful difference in a pet’s health, but we know that cost and access can sometimes make it difficult for families to get the care their pets need,” said Krista Grant, Community Outreach Coordinator with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Midland and District Animal Centre.
“The response to our previous clinics has shown us how valuable these services are to the community.”
According to the Ontario SPCA, nearly 100 pets were assisted through three community wellness clinics held in Midland this summer. The organization says those clinics resulted in 150 vaccines being administered, while more than 1,600 pounds of pet food and basic pet care supplies were also distributed.
The upcoming clinic is open to residents of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay Township, Tiny Township and Christian Island who are receiving a subsidized income or who hold a valid Indigenous Status Card.
Participants must provide valid identification and proof of subsidy, or present an Indigenous Status Card.
Appointments are required for all pets. Cats will be seen from noon to 1:30 p.m., while dogs will be scheduled between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
The initiative is funded through the County of Simcoe’s Social and Community Investment Fund and is supported by Mountainview Veterinary Clinic, Pet Valu Midland and Trooper Pet.
Pet owners interested in booking an appointment or learning more can visit ontariospca.ca/midland.
