Clinic: Prepare pets for hurricane season

P.A.W.S. Lee County will hold a Hurricane Preparedness Pet Clinic on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic is located at 13410 N. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. As Southwest Florida's greatest threats from hurricanes occur between August and October, now is the time for pet owners to ensure their pets are protected.

. At the clinic, pets will receive an annual cat (FVRCP) or dog (DHLPP+C) booster, rabies vaccine, and microchip ID for $25 plus the cost of the pet license.

. Cash or check will be the only accepted methods of payment.

. Pets must be leashed or confined in a carrier.

. Lee County Ordinance requires all dogs and cats four months or older to be licensed. Therefore, a license must be purchased at the time the pet is vaccinated for rabies.

. Only pets whose owners bring prior vaccination records showing vaccination history may receive a three-year vaccine. All other pets will receive a one-year vaccine.

. All pets participating in the clinic must receive a microchip ID which is included in the $25 vaccination package unless the pet already has a microchip ID.

For more information about pet hurricane protection, Lee County's Evacuation Pet Shelter, or microchip identification, go to www.LeeLostPets.com. For more information on the clinic, call P.A.W.S. at 652-6722.