Reduced rate vaccine clinic on Sunday.
NOTE: THIS IS A CORRECTION FROM LAST NIGHT'S POST. THE CLINIC IS ON SUNDAY, NOT SATURDAY.
Now there is no excuse not to get your cat or dog the medical care they need...
The Humane Society of Broward County is holding a vaccination clinic this Sunday, Sept. 28, in its mobile clinic. The van will be open from 7 am to 11 am in the parking lot behind the organization's shelter at 2070 Griffin Road, just west of Interstate 95.
Prices for vaccine packages range from $15 to $65, depending on the age of the animal and if it is neutered or spayed. (Hint: It's less expensive if you have done the right thing and made sure your pets don't unexpectedly become parents. So if you haven't taken that step, maybe this will be an incentive.)
The clinic also will be doing microchipping.
You can find a complete schedule of services and fees here, on the Humane Society Web site.
Or call 954-989-3977.
ANGIE BRENNAN, a Sun-Sentinel page designer,
lives with four dogs and one boyfriend. And has a lifetime of animal stories to share.
DIANE LADE, a reporter on the Sun-Sentinel's Help Team, has lived with cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, an iguana, and an armadillo.
CYNDI METZGER, editor of the Sun-Sentinel's Outlook section, is smitten with Bella, her poodle who regularly ignores requests to sit, stay and get off the ivory-colored sofa. 
JOHN TANASYCHUK, a Sun-Sentinel lifestyle writer, has lived with cats as long as he can remember. He and his partner currently share their home with three.
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I find this statement extremely offensive.
As a dog professional(Trainer, Handler, and yes, Breeder), I take great pride in the fact that:
1) I have intact dogs that are UKC, IABCA Champions, working on their AKC Championships, have obedience Titles, and are all working assistance dog.
2) I have never, in over 25 yrs in dogs, had a litter that was not planned for.
3) All my dogs are well cared for, and medically sound.
4) All my dogs have their medical health clearances PRIOR to breeding.
While in Europe, I have noticed that dogs are not spayed/neutered, yet you don't see alot of strays running around...you don't hear talk of "oops" litters, and the dogs are healthy and happy.
If reasonable precautions are taken, accidental litters do not occur(Hey, I have 3 intact males, and at least 2 intact bitches at any given time....Oh, yea, and no dog fights either).
To say that I, and other responsible hobby breeders are not "responsible" is offensive and just plain wrong.
And, further, just curious, but with all the hubbub about the dogs that are dying everyday in the Tri-County area, why aren't folks like you doing articles on the absurdity of "importing" dogs from other states, and causing dogs here to be killed.
Posted by: Karla Clinch | September 24, 2008 8:02 AM
So let me apologize immediately to all responsible breeders, whom I did not mean to offend.
But I think most will understand I am referring to people who are not breeders (or who should not be breeders because all they want is to make a quick buck and know nothing about properly caring for their animals.) Spaying/neutering is the right thing for the majority and if more people did it, maybe we would not have to euthanize millions of dogs and cats annually.
As for your "importing" comment:
If you are referring to the time this summer when dogs were brought in an out-of-state puppy mill that was closed: The newspaper did cover it and gave both sides. If you are talking about something else, tell me more and I'll post it.
Posted by: Diane Lade | September 24, 2008 12:33 PM
Dianne,
The "importing" just occurred in Boca. Dogs brought back from New Orleans from IKE and Gustav
Posted by: Karla Clinch | September 24, 2008 3:45 PM
OK, Karla, will check it out. Thanks for telling me about it.
Posted by: Diane Lade | September 24, 2008 3:48 PM