FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Janet Winikoff, Director of Education
(772) 388-3331 ext. 18
Fellsmere event culminates with animals receiving care
(Vero Beach, Florida) – At the crack of dawn, Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County (HSVBIRC) staff transported pets from the community of Fellsmere to be sterilized and vaccinated in the shelter’s Wellness Clinic. The Humane Society’s Animal Care-A-Van will be returning the animals to their families at the Fellsmere Community Center this afternoon at 4:30 p.m.
Today’s event is the result of a February 24 outreach event where bilingual staff and volunteers canvassed high-need neighborhoods in Fellsmere to provide pet care assistance. The Humane Society offered to pick up and drop off animals needing wellness care to families without transportation. This morning, seven animals were transported by The Humane Society while nine animals were dropped off at the shelter by their families.
Lack of a community veterinarian, language barriers and a disproportionate number of families struggling financially are some of the issues making Fellsmere an important community to target. The Boys for a Buck sterilization program for Fellsmere was graciously made possible by Joanna and Agustin Salina and vaccines were donated by veterinary pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim.
Media Photo Opportunities:
Monday, March 5 - Surgeries will run throughout the day at the shelter and animals transported to the shelter by The Humane Society will be returned to their families at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the Fellsmere Community Center.
Members of the media needing photos or videos of today’s drop off can email Janet Winikoff at jwinikoff@hsvb.org or call (772) 388-3331 ext. 18 or (561) 634-1261.
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