The Humane Society of Elkhart County held an event on Sunday at the Elkhart Moose Lodge, providing free vaccines and microchips for pets. This initiative aims to enhance pet health and help families gain access to essential veterinary services.
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Dawn Kinzie, a local cat owner, shared her experience of her pet escaping for five days before being found. "She likes to escape. She was gone one day for five days and we found her but she wasn’t microchipped at the time. It’s very important that they get done,” Kinzie stated.
Rob LaRoy, the executive director of the Humane Society of Elkhart County, emphasized the importance of rabies vaccinations, which are mandated by the state of Indiana. "There’s a lot of people that struggle to provide that, especially with the economy right now. So providing it for people in the community is a big boost to everyone,” LaRoy commented.
Madisyn Renbarger, who brought three pets to the event, noted the high cost of vaccinations. "Shots are just so expensive. Everybody wants to own a pet, but it’s really hard to keep up with the costs sometimes,” she remarked.
LaRoy added that microchips are vital in reuniting lost pets with their owners. "By providing a microchip, it helps us get the animal back home. If a cat or dog gets loose and runs away, we’re able to identify who it belongs to and get it back to them,” LaRoy explained.