Free rabies clinic and adoption event was a success

Operation Spay Bay and Chipley Animal Shelter hosted a free rabies vaccination clinic and adoption event May 6.

The event saw more than 100 animals for exams, vaccines, heartworm tests and other services. Cars and trucks lined the driveway at Chipley Animal Shelter and down U.S. 90 to take advantage of the clinic. One family brought their 12 dogs and cats to be seen and receive vaccinations, another brought six. Many animals throughout the tri-county area were able to be seen by a veterinarian during the event.

While the animals who have their forever homes were being seen, more than 80 animals were inside the shelter hoping to find theirs.

All animals that are adopted through the shelter are spayed or neutered and fully vaccinated before going to their new homes. The cost to adopt a cat is $60 and for dogs it is $190. The shelter does offer adoption of barn cats for free as a way to give cats that may not be good for inside the home, a place they can still be loved and cared for. There are specific cats in the shelter that fall under this category.\

Little Missy poked her head up to see if it was her turn. [DIANE M. MOORE | THE NEWS AND ADVERTISER]

Calico mama has a bunch of calico babies up for adoption. [DIANE M. MOORE | THE NEWS AND ADVERTISER]

A long time resident of Chipley Animal Shelter, this fellow is sponsored which means his adoption fee is paid for. He just needs someone to give him a forever home. [DIANE M. MOORE | THE NEWS AND ADVERTISER]

This sweet baby is just one of the many kittens up for adoption at the Chipley Animal Shelter. [DIANE M. MOORE | THE NEWS AND ADVERTISER]

Shadow was not a big fan of having his blood drawn for a heartworm test. [DIANE M. MOORE | THE NEWS AND ADVERTISER]

Volunteers with Operation Spay Bay were on hand to help the day’s event run smoothly. [DIANE M. MOORE | THE NEWS AND ADVERTISER]

This dapper guy is Tux. He took a break in the shade as he waited for his turn with the vet. [DIANE M. MOORE | THE NEWS AND ADVERTISER]

Some of the animals in the shelter are sponsored which means the adoption fee is already paid; the animal just needs a new owner.

For those looking to adopt, visit the Chipley Animal Shelter at 686 Highway 90 Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you cannot make those times, call Shelter Manager Stephanie Lucio at 850-326-6417 to make arrangements.