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CONTACT: Tom Snyder
Animal Samaritans
760-343-4908
tsnyder@animalsamaritans.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ANIMAL SAMARITANS OPENS SUPER SATURDAY VACCINATIONS

(Thousand Palms, CA)-Nov 2, 2007-Pet owners with busy schedules can now have their cats and dogs vaccinated, spay or neutered at Animal Samaritans SPCA on Saturdays. The Desert's leading low-cost animal welfare organization will open its clinic doors to pet owners for Super Saturday Vaccinations on November 10 & 17, and December 8 & 22. The Animal Samaritans clinic and shelter is located at 72307 Ramon Rd, in Thousand Palms, just north off of the Ramon exit from Interstate 10.

Pet vaccinations, which include shots for bordatella, rabies, feline leukemia, and other illnesses, range between $12 and $17 per shot. A complete list of available vaccinations and the appropriate ages to vaccinate your pet can be found at www.animalsamaritans.org. Pet owners do not need an appointment to have their animals vaccinated; shots are given on a first-come, first-served basis between the hours of 9:30am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

Spay and Neuter surgeries are by appointment only (343-3477). Pet owners will be scheduled (upon availability) to bring in their animals between 8:00am - 9:00am, and can pick up their pets the same afternoon before 4:30pm. Spay and neuter surgeries cost $50 for cats, and $75 for dogs.

Animal Samaritans SPCA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit animal welfare organization committed to eliminating the euthanasia of adoptable animals. Programs and services in place to save the lives of healthy and treatable animals include prevention through humane education; low cost and no-cost spay and neuter; low-cost vaccinations; micro-chipping; shelter and care; and adoptions to lifelong homes. We also offer free services that enhance the bond between people and animals, such as a volunteer-based animal assisted therapy program for hospitals, health care, special needs facilities, and Juvenile Hall. Animal Samaritans SPCA, founded in 1978, is the Coachella Valley's lead animal welfare organization. More information is available by calling 760-343-3216 and by visiting www.animalsamaritans.org