MIAMI – In an effort to raise awareness and protect the pets in our community against Canine Distemper and Parvo Virus, Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department offers low cost DHPP vaccines daily at the shelter located at 7401 NW 74 Street, Miami, FL, 33166.
"Too few dogs and puppies are vaccinated against Distemper and Parvo in our community. Infectious diseases are a serious problem in our County and not just a shelter problem. Unfortunately, pets infected with Distemper or Parvo enter our shelter population weekly. Hence, we encourage pet owners to see their veterinarians for regular vaccinations and preventive care or come to the shelter for core vaccinations, such as rabies and DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza)," said Alex Muñoz, Director, Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department.
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Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department offers low cost – $5 – Distemper/Parvo vaccination for dogs over 8 weeks of age (3 boosters recommended during the first 6 months of life). Canine Distemper and Parvo Virus can be fatal in unvaccinated puppies and dogs. These viruses are becoming more dangerous in our community and vaccination is essential. Miami-Dade Animal Services recommends all pet owners to regularly vaccinate, identify and sterilize their pets. A healthy pet is a happy pet. Other services provided at the shelter are rabies vaccination, Microchipping, pet adoptions and sale of dog license tags. For additional information and services, please visit www.miamidade.gov/animals.
WHAT: DHPP Vaccination Prevention
WHO: Miami-Dade Animal Services Department
WHEN: Monday to Sunday. For hours of operation visit www.miamidade.gov/animals.
WHERE: Miami-Dade Animal Services Shelter, 7401 NW 74 Street, Miami, FL 33166
Each year, Animal Services receives over 30,000 pets. It is our goal to find loving homes for these shelter pets and to reunite them with their families. To adopt a pet, become a foster parent or a volunteer, please visit www.miamidade.gov/animals or call 3-1-1.