On Thursday, July 18, the Houston Humane Society came to Cleveland to offer free pet vaccinations, kibble, and a six-month supply of flea medication for hundreds of pets. The event was held at The Sanctuary Church, which kindly provided the space.
The event was co-hosted by the Pct. 6 Constable’s Office. Constable Zack Harkness and a couple of his deputy constables were there to help manage traffic and meet with local residents throughout the event, which was extended by three hours due to demand.
The event was co-sponsored by Petco Love and Greater Good Charities.
People started lining up early Thursday morning. By the time the event began at 9 a.m., the church parking lot was full, and the line of vehicles stretched around the block. This showed just how much people needed and appreciated the help.
In addition to the vaccinations, pets received a six-month supply of flea medication. This event aimed to help pet owners who might already be struggling due to Hurricane Beryl and other weather-related events. It was not an income-based vaccination clinic, so anyone who attended was eligible.
The community was very grateful for the Houston Humane Society’s efforts. Events like this help ensure pets stay healthy and well-fed, and they show the importance of making veterinary care accessible to everyone.
“Everyone who was in line and stayed in line received pet food. We ran out of vaccines, but there were at least 110 dogs and at least 50 cats that were vaccinated,” said Constable Harkness. “This was our third event and our second vaccination event. I plan to reach out to them in a few weeks and see if we can bring another event to Cleveland.”
Once the plans are firmed up for future clinics, they will be announced on Bluebonnet News and social media.
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