The clinics will provide free rabies vaccinations and microchips for dogs and cats owned by Rancho Cordova residents. Photo courtesy of the City of Rancho Cordova

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Rancho Cordova residents can help protect their pets and community health through a series of free drive-through vaccine and microchip clinics offered by the city’s Animal Services Division.

The clinics will provide free rabies vaccinations and microchips for dogs and cats owned by Rancho Cordova residents. Additional vaccines will be available, including DAPPV for dogs and FVRCP for cats, which help prevent several common and potentially serious diseases.

Clinics are scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon on the following Saturdays: Jan. 31, April 4, June 6, Aug. 1, Oct. 3 and Dec. 5. All clinics will take place at Neighborhood Services, 2880 Gold Tallings Court.

Appointments are required and must be made online. Registration opens two weeks prior to each clinic date. Residents who are unable to register online may call Neighborhood Services at 916-851-8770 for assistance.

Rabies vaccinations will default to a one-year expiration. Proof of a prior rabies vaccination is required to receive a three-year rabies vaccine. Pet owners should bring documentation of all current vaccinations to their appointment.

Participants must provide a California photo ID along with proof of Rancho Cordova residency, such as a utility bill, rental or lease agreement or homeownership document.

Residents may also request a free pet ID tag, which will be mailed after the appointment. Donations of new pet supplies or clean blankets and towels will be accepted to support animals in need.

For more information visit https://www.cityofranchocordova.org/departments/community-development/neighborhood-services/animal-services.