Orange County Animal Services Announces “Arm Your Pet” Event

Sets goal to vaccinate and microchip 650 pets 

Orange County, FL – Dog and cat owners in Orange County have another opportunity to vaccinate and microchip their pets at no cost. Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), a division of Orange County Government, will host two “Arm Your Pet” events, following the success of similar events held at the shelter in February. Services will be on a first-come, first-served basis and people must show proof of Orange County residency.

"During the two previous events, we were able to vaccinate and microchip 276 dogs and 129 cats," said Diane Summers, manager for Orange County Animal Services. "The interest in these events was overwhelming, which indicates there is a real need for these services that can be a financial burden on pet owners."

The event for dog owners will be Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Barnett Park. There is a limit of two dogs per household.

"Our goal is to provide microchips and vaccinations for up to 500 dogs. Over the past year, we've seen an increase in the number of dogs, especially puppies, arriving at the shelter with Parvovirus, a potentially lethal and highly contagious disease. Offering these vital services to so many pets will help us prevent the spread of viruses and illnesses within our community's pet population."

La identificación con microchip es fundamental para que los animales perdidos puedan reencontrarse con sus dueños. Un microchip es un pequeño dispositivo de identificación permanente que contiene un número de identificación único que vincula a un animal de compañía con la información de contacto del propietario. Datos de la Asociación Estadounidense de Medicina Veterinaria revelaron recientemente que el 52% de los perros perdidos con microchip que entraron en los refugios fueron devueltos a sus familias, en comparación con solo el 22% de los perros sin microchip.

The event for cats will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Orange County Animal Services on Conroy Road. The goal is to vaccinate and microchip up to 150 cats.

“Arm Your Pet” Event for Dogs:

Cuándo: miércoles 7 de mayo de 2025
Where: Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL
Hora: 7 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Services provided:

• Identificación por microchip, incluido el registro gratuito de la información del propietario en la base de datos nacional.
• Vacuna contra la rabia, exigida por el Estado de Florida.
• Vacuna combinada que ofrece protección contra el Moquillo, el Adenovirus, la Parainfluenza y el Parvovirus (DAPP).
• Vacuna contra la Bordetella.

“Arm Your Pet” Event for Cats:

Cuándo: miércoles 21 de mayo de 2025
Where: Orange County Animal Services, 2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL
Hora: 8 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Services provided:

• Identificación por microchip, incluido el registro gratuito de la información del propietario en la base de datos nacional.
• Vacuna contra la rabia, exigida por el Estado de Florida
• Vacuna combinada que proporciona protección frente a la rinotraqueitis viral felina, el calicivirus felino y la panleucopenia felina (FVRCP).

Para obtener más información sobre los animales, servicios y programas disponibles, visite el sitio web del refugio.
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**Please credit Orange County Animal Services**