PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) will be hosting Pueblo Pet Fest, providing accessible pet care to the local community.
The two-day event will begin on Friday, October 10, at the Colorado State Fairgrounds and continue through Saturday, October 11.
Pet owners will have access to low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, as well as free or low-cost vaccines for pets.
HSPPR will provide the following services:
Affordable Spay & Neuter:Dogs $60 | Cats $40All appointments for this have been filled, according to HSPPR.- Appointments required
- Free Vaccines:
- DAPPV for dogs and FVRCP for cats; both days from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
- Free rabies vaccines,
- Bordetella vaccines for $10
- Microchips for $15; both days from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
- Pet Vendor Festival:
- On Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., community vendors will be available to share information about services and resources available for pets and families.
- On Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., community vendors will be available to share information about services and resources available for pets and families.
For more information on the event or to schedule an appointment to have a pet spayed or neutered, visit HSPPR's Pueblo Pet Fest website.
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