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WhoopsyDaisy
09-02-2005, 01:07 PM
432. HELP FOR ANIMALS IN HOUSTON
by campwannabe, 9/2/05 11:58 ET
URGENT!!!
Emergency Clinic Hours Provide Free Vet Care For Victims Of Hurricane Katrina

Houston Humane Society Doctors And Staff Work Through Holiday Weekend Giving Free Vaccines, Evaluations For Pets

HOUSTON (August 31st, 2005)?The Houston Humane Society (HHS) is opening their clinic for the emergency care of pets that have been evacuated from the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

On Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday, September 4th, the Houston Humane Society Animal Wellness Center will offer free bordetella vaccinations for upper respiratory disease protection, vaccinations for dog and cat infectious transmissible diseases, Advantix flea and tick preventative for dogs and Advantage flea preventative for cats to the pets of residents of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

Pets will also receive a gift bag filled with animal food and supplies.

The Houston Humane Society (HHS) is extending their food drive to prepare for the arrival of animals from storm-damaged areas in the coming weeks.Donations of food, towels or money for medical supplies can be brought to the shelter at 14700 Almeda Road, just south of Beltway 8.

The HHS Animal Wellness Center is located at 14810 Almeda (2 blocks south of Beltway 8 and Almeda Road), and will be open between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday to evacuees with a photo ID from one of the affected states.