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Montgomery Co. ARC giving pets ‘their best shot’ during free vaccine events

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Throughout the month of March, Montgomery County Animal Resource Center will be hosting free vaccine events for dogs.

Montgomery Co. ARC partnered with the nonprofit Petco Love to declare March “National Pet Vaccination Month.”

The organization said in a release that as puppy season approaches, contagious and deadly diseases increase.

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The events are appointment only and will be from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on the following dates:

  • March 2
  • March 10
  • March 17
  • March 24
  • March 31

The vaccine given during the event will be the DAPPv vaccine for dogs, according to the organization.

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To be vaccinated dogs are required to have a 2022 dog license, which can be purchased at the time of the event.

For more information about the event or to schedule an appointment you can call the Animal Resource Center at (937) 898-4457.

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