FITCHBURG — Second Chance Animal Services, based in East Brookfield, announced the spring running of the Jeffrey P. Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, to be held from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 26, at the Fitchburg Fire Department, located at 33 North St.
The City Clerk will be present to register Fitchburg dogs, and the Friends of Fitchburg DOGS and Be PAWSitive Therapy Pets will offer a Leash Exchange for the first 100 visitors.
“Bring in your retractable plastic leash and receive a free brand-new nylon leash,” said TheraPAWS team member Cap Corduan, who oversees this program. “Your dog is safer, better-trained, and more comfortable on a nylon leash,”
This clinic is named after the late Jeffrey P. Stephens, who worked for the Board of Health in Leominster, and previously in Fitchburg.
“Along with all the work he did for the Fitchburg Board of Health, Jeff was extremely proud to help establish an affordable vaccine clinic for residents and their pets,” said Deana Stephens, Jeffrey Stephens’ widow. “Not only did he do whatever was possible for people but his caring nature extended to their four legged companions.”
“All pets found a soft spot in his heart and even though we are still devastated by his sudden passing, we continue to carry out the efforts he put in place many years ago to help our furry friends,” she said. “Our family is comforted that his legacy continues because of Second Chance Animal Services’ long commitment to providing low-cost vaccines for pets in our community”
This low-cost vaccine clinic begin in 2011 by Jeffrey Stephens, and the partnership with the Fitchburg Fire Department continues to this day.
“We love to help a great cause,” said Fitchburg Fire Department Chief Dante Suarez. “Fitchburg Fire Department is very happy to help support pet owners keeping their pets healthy.”
The cost of rabies and distemper vaccines for dogs and cats are $18 each. Microchipping is $22.