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Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Health
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VHS clinic to offer three new dog vaccinations
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS) says its Davidson Rausch Low-Cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccine Clinic is now offering three new vaccinations for dogs: Leptospirosis, Canine Influenza and Lyme Disease. Officials say Leptospirosis, according to the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), is 'a disease caused by Leptospira bacteria that can affect both animals and humans. In fact, it is currently the most common zoonotic disease in the world, that can be transmitted from animals to people.' It is often spread through common backyard wildlife such as raccoons, opossums, skunks, squirrels and deer, so any dog who spends time outdoors for any reason, even just to go potty, is at risk. Leptospirosis, also known as just 'lepto,' is now considered a core annual vaccination that all dogs should get just like rabies and distemper-parvo. VHS says the Lyme Disease vaccination protects against the same tickborne illness that humans can contract. It can affect dogs as well. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 'Lyme disease cannot be spread directly among dogs and people. However, because people often share the same environments with their dogs, they can have similar risks of tick exposure.' Town hall meeting about animal overpopulation draws crowd Officials say the third new vaccine is canine influenza, for dogs who might have multiple risk factors for exposure to this illness. Amanda Coburn, VHS Director of Advancement says, 'We've had clients requesting these vaccinations, or asking if we offer them, for several years now. So it's exciting that we've finally been able to add them onto our list of services!' The VHS explains the vaccinations are already offered as an add-on for spay and neuter appointments, effective immediately. Spay and neuter appointments are offered Monday through Friday and are available online on a first-come first-serve basis. Hadi Shrine to kick off Half Pot raffle this month Officials say these and other vaccines and services will be available at the VHS' Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic beginning March 8. The VHS' Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic is held two Saturdays per month at their facility at 400 Millner Industrial Drive. It is only for pets who need annual vaccinations and testing, not spay/neuter or treatment for illness/injury. The next Vaccine Clinic is March 8. Clients are seen first-come first-served and should arrive early prepared to wait after signing in. VHS asks for people to please note that while both dog and cat services are offered through the VHS Clinic, these three new vaccines are specifically for dogs only. Coburn also said, 'Access to affordable preventative vet care is a huge obstacle that many families are facing right now. Our clinic is saving lives by helping offer these services at a reasonable cost so that more pets can stay healthy, and avoid costly emergency vet visits later.' To support the Clinic's important work in 2025 and beyond, the public can make donations here. Or they can also email giving@ to make gifts of stock or IRA distributions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- General
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Hadi Shrine to kick off Half Pot raffle this month
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Officials with the Hadi Shrine Temple are hosting a press conference Tuesday morning to announce the details of this year's drawing. It will take place at the headquarters downtown at 9 a.m. The Hadi Shrine will be setting up several booths as part of their annual Half Pot raffle. According to a release, the locations will be at the following from March 14 to May 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: West side – Lloyd Expressway and St. Joe North side – Burger King parking lot, First Avenue East side – Pet Food Center parking lot, North Green River Road Newburgh – Hardees parking lot Princeton – Lupe's parking lot Hadi Circus Office – Riverside and Walnut Street, Monday through Friday Officials state ticket prices will $10 for 3, $20 for 20, $40 for 50 and $100 for 150. Officials are also letting people interested know that the Hadi Shrine will be able to accept credit and debit cards at all locations, and there will no longer be a $5 ticket. Drawing will take place on May 5 at 10 a.m. at Hadi Shrine. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
