ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) announced today that it will be holding two events to offer pet owners the opportunity to get their dog or cat vaccinated and microchipped at no cost.
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OCAS will hold one event, specifically for dog owners, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and another event, specifically for cat owners, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Dogs will be eligible to receive:
- Microchip identification, including free registration of owner’s information in the national database.
- Rabies vaccine, which is required by the State of Florida.
- A combination vaccine providing protection from Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus (DAPP).
- Bordetella vaccine.
Cats will be eligible to receive:
- Microchip identification, including free registration of the owner’s information in the national database.
- Rabies vaccine, which is required by the State of Florida
- A combination vaccine providing protection from feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus, and feline panleukopenia (FVRCP).
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Microchip identification is key to ensuring lost pets are successfully reunited with their owners.
A microchip is a small, permanent identification device that contains a unique identification number that links a pet with the owner’s contact information.
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