Are your pets aren't up on their vaccines or does the cost seems too much with the high cost of paying for both a visit to your vet along with the vaccines which can easily cost $100.00 +. If so then here are a few sites local to the Richmond, Virginia area.

If you are not from around here but have access to a pet lovers site, local SPCA or Humane Society you may want to check those to find a local place that is offering the vaccines in your area. For those local I hope you find this helpful. For those not, I hope this will give you a few ideas how to find a place near to you. Also the American Red Cross offers Pet First Aid Courses.



That being said, here are the local sites:



Hanover Humane Society Low-Cost Wellness Clinic
Date: 08/18/2010
Time: 04:00 pm - 06:30 pm
Low-cost Wellness Clinic! For those of us who own animals, it can be an expensive proposition to properly care for our animals. Wellness Clinic is offered to the public at our facility. The intent of our Wellness Clinic is to provide preventative medical care for healthy animals. There is no fee for an office visit! * Clinics are held the first and third Wednesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with the clinic closing promptly at 7:00p.m. * Clients must arrive before 6:30pm to ensure they are reviewed by the vet before close of clinic. * All clients are handled on a first-come/first-serve basis--no appointments. You can find more information on our Wellness Clinic Page. Deep appreciation goes to our veterinarian, Dr. Kathryn Hurley, for making this program possible!
Location: Hanover Humane Society
Address:12190 Washington Highway
Ashland, Virginia 23005
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Website: http://hanoverhumanesociety.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=18
E-mail: info@hanoverhumanesociety.org




Henrico County Rabies Clinic
Date: 08/07/2010
Time: 08:00 am - 01:00 pm
The Henrico County Division of Police will hold a rabies clinic Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Gate Four of Richmond International Raceway. Shots cost $8, cash only, and include a rabies tag and certificate of inoculation. Dog owners may purchase a 2010 license for $10 with proof of rabies inoculation. Cats and dogs 4 months and older are required to be vaccinated for rabies. Contact Animal Protection at (804) 727-8800 for more information.
Location: Richmond International Raceway - Gate 4
Address:600 East Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23222
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Phone: (804) 727-8800



American Red Cross Pet First Aid Course
Date: 08/14/2010
Time: 09:00 am - 01:00 pm
Learn how to administer immediate, temporary care that will sustain your pet until you can get to the vet. You'll also learn emergency procedures such as CPR and rescue breathing, and you'll get to take home tips on providing daily care and helping your dog or cat be healthy and happy. Course Fee is $50. *Mention "Richmond Pet Lovers" and get 10% Off when you register by phone at (804) 343-2088!
Location: Robins-Starr Humane Center
Address:2519 Hermitage Road
Richmond, Virginia 23220
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Website: http://www.greaterrichmond.redcross.org/
E-mail: judyd@usa.redcross.org
Contact name: Deborah Judy
Phone: (804) 343-2088



American Red Cross Pet First Aid Course
Date: 09/14/2010
Time: 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Learn how to administer immediate, temporary care that will sustain your pet until you can get to the vet. You'll also learn emergency procedures such as CPR and rescue breathing, and you'll get to take home tips on providing daily care and helping your dog or cat be healthy and happy. Course Fee is $50. *Mention "Richmond Pet Lovers" and get 10% Off when you register by phone at (804) 343-2088!
Location: Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross
Address:420 E. Cary St.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
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Website: http://www.greaterrichmond.redcross.org/
E-mail: judyd@usa.redcross.org
Phone: (804) 343-2088




Richmond SPCA Microchip Clinic
Date: 08/16/2010
Time: 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Pre-register your pet(s) for the Richmond SPCA's affordable Microchip Clinic on August 16 between 4 and 7 p.m. All chips are only $20 and come with a lifetime registration (no annual renewal fee).
Location: Robin Star Humane Center
Address:2519 Hermitage Road
Richmond, Virginia 23220
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Website: http://https//www.richmondspca.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=614&srctid=1&erid=1001972
E-mail: khall@richmondspca.org
Phone: 804-521-1302



A FEW MORE THINGS YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:



Hanover Humane Society Spay-ghetti Dinner Days
Date: 08/22/2010 - 08/26/2010
Time: 02:00 pm - 09:00 pm
This is an ongoing event benefiting the Hanover Humane Society. The Pasta House in Mechanicsville (8196 Atlee Road) is hosting Spay-ghetti Dinner Days the last week of every month, Sunday-Thursday. Simply place your order after 2 pm, mention the Hanover Humane Society, and the Pasta House will generously donate 20% of the proceeds to support adoption efforts, spay/neuter surgeries, and public education concerning the tragedy of pet overpopulation. No other coupons or specials will apply. Offer valid for dining in or take-out. Contact: Tammy Cheek 798-0806
Location: Pasta House Italian Restaurant
Address:8196 Atlee Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116
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Website: http://www.hanoverhumanesociety.org/
Contact name: Tammy Cheek
Phone: (804) 798-0806



Holiday Barn Pet Resorts Pet Food Drive
Date: 08/20/2010 - 08/31/2010
Please visit Holiday Barn Pet Resorts to support their pet food drive to help out pets in need. From August 20 to 31, drop off your pet food donation at either Holiday Barn location and earn valuable customer discounts based on how much food you bring! Donated food will benefit the Richmond SPCA and Ring Dog Rescue. Click here for Holiday Barn Pet Resorts hours and directions. About Holiday Barn Pet Resorts: Holiday Barn is truly a premier resort for pets. Guests can enjoy a busy activity schedule filled with play time, walks, swimming (Glen Allen only), Frosty Paw Frozen Treats, delicious room service and spa treatments (baths and trims). In fact, customers frequently comment that their pet is going to have a fancier vacation than they are! Holiday Barn Pet Resorts is a longtime supporter of the Richmond SPCA and we are truly grateful for their loyalty and generosity to the cause of orphaned animals. Location: 3800 Mountain Road, Glen Allen AND 900 Southlake Boulevard, Richmond Contact: 804-672-2200
Location: Holiday Barn Pet Resorts (Both locations)
Address:3800 Mountain Road
Glen Allen, Virginia
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Phone: 804-672-2200



Richmond SPCA Low-Cost Wellness Clinic
Date: 01/04/2010 - 12/27/2010
Time: 09:00 am - 03:00 pm
Low-Cost Wellness Clinic Recurring event Appointments Required - Call 804-521-1320! *Appointments are required by calling 804-521-1320 or by e-mailing Kate Hall at khall@richmondspca.org. As part of our Project Safety Net, a group of programs designed to improve the lives of pets in our community and keep them in loving homes, the Richmond SPCA provides a low-cost wellness clinic for vaccines and preventative care. Our wellness clinic sees patients every Monday starting October 5, 2009. Wellness clinics take place at the Richmond SPCA's Robins-Starr Humane Center, located at 2519 Hermitage Road. The fee is $20 per animal and includes a wellness exam. Low-cost preventative vaccinations and medications may also be purchased at the time of your appointment (fees listed below). Accepted forms of payment are cash and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). Payment is due at the time of service. Appointments are required by calling 804-521-1320 or by e-mailing Kate Hall. Eligibility Requirements: * Pet must be spayed or neutered. Documentation of your pet's surgery (receipt or medical record) is required. If your pet is not spayed or neutered and you would like to make an appointment for a free or low-cost surgery through our Smoky's Spay/Neuter clinic, please click here or call 804-521-1300. * Pet owner must be a resident of the City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, Goochland County, Hanover County, or Henrico County on government assistance or with a combined household income of less than $30,000 per year. Eligibility documents may include one of the following: W2 Form, 3 recent pay stubs, or proof of government assistance. Low-Cost Preventative Vaccination and Medication Fees: * Rabies vaccine - $8 * Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus test - $17 * Feline Leukemia vaccination (FeLv) - $10 * Feline Distemper vaccine - protects cats against rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and Chlamydia - $10 * Canine Distemper vaccine - protects dogs against distemper, adenovirus, parvo, parainfluenza, coronavirus, and leptospirosis - $15 * Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine - $5 * Heartworm test - $10 * Fecal examination - $5 * Microchipping - $20 * Frontline (flea/tick preventative), Interceptor (heartworm preventative) and Iverhart (heartworm preventative) prices are based on the animal’s weight *Appointments are required by calling 804-521-1320 or by e-mailing Kate Hall at khall@richmondspca.org.
Location: Richmond SPCA's Robins-Starr Humane Center
Address:2519 Hermitage Road
Richmond, Virginia 23220
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E-mail: khall@richmondspca.org
Contact name: Kate Hall
Phone: 804-521-1320