For the fourth year, Santa Barbara Humane will be participating in Day in the Park, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Waller Park in Santa Maria.
As part of the free, family event, Santa Barbara Humane’s mobile veterinary clinic will offer free dog vaccinations, flea control, and microchips. No appointment or payment is required.
Vaccines available include rabies, distemper/parvo, and bordetella.
“These essential services help ensure pets in our community stay healthy and protected,” Santa Barbara Humane said.
Services will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, but pre-registration is suggested at sbhumane.org/mobile. Those who pre-register will receive a pass to move to the front of the line.
All dogs must be on leashes, and animals must be at least six weeks old to receive vaccines. Services are limited to the supplies available on the day of the event.
“Day in the Park is always a meaningful experience for our team,” said Dr. Katie Marrie, chief veterinary officer at Santa Barbara Humane. “We meet so many people who truly love their pets but struggle to access basic veterinary care.
“Providing these essential services, no cost, no barriers, can have a lasting impact on both pets and their families.”
In recent years, Santa Barbara Humane’s Santa Maria campus has delivered more than 160,000 veterinary services and completed some 16,000 spay and neuter surgeries for North County pets.
These services are made possible by generous donor support and are vital to keeping animals healthy and housed in the community, Santa Barbara Humane said.