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Committee plans free or low-cost vaccine clinics, orders vaccines and introduces new shelter veterinarian
Summary
The committee discussed holding free or low-cost vaccine clinics (including rabies) with partners, ordered vaccines and introduced the shelter's new veterinarian; members also discussed microchipping and on-site registration.
Committee members discussed logistics for free or low-cost vaccine clinics in partnership with PALS and LAX that would include rabies vaccinations and microchipping. The group said vaccines have been ordered and the planned clinics are under consideration for two date windows in May.
A shelter representative said the clinics typically offer two vaccines per district and described past strong community turnout. The transcript includes a clear exchange confirming the vaccine order quantity: when asked “Is it 200?” a staff member replied, “Yes.” The committee discussed adding microchip registration and on-site registration to increase compliance and make it easier for residents to meet cross-border microchip/registration requirements.
Members introduced Marty Reyes as the shelter’s new veterinarian and welcomed him; speakers noted veterinarian turnover is common and that the profession faces national shortages. The committee said the new veterinarian has availability for some Saturday clinics and that vaccines are ready to be deployed once dates are finalized.
Next steps: finalize clinic dates for May, confirm veterinarian schedule, prepare drive-through logistics, and publicize the clinics via committee outreach channels.
