VCA Animal Hospitals to Support South Florida Shelters and Rescue Organizations by Providing Free Healthy Start Exams for Adoptive Pet Parents
VCA, Veterinarians and Staff from 15 local VCA Animal Hospitals Partner with Amazing Pet Expos to Offer Complimentary On-Site Consultations, Expert Advice and More
LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA) are ensuring that pets adopted from South Florida Area city shelter and rescue organizations get off to a healthy start. As a proud sponsor of this year's South Florida Pet Expo, VCA along with veterinarians and staff from 15 local VCA Animal Hospital locations will offer attendees who adopt a shelter pet a complimentary first exam, and provide on-site consultations, expert advice and more to all pet-lovers at the event.
The South Florida Pet Expo takes place at the South Florida Expo Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 10AM – 6PM. The VCA booth will be located next to the Exposition Hall's Mega Adoption Area for Dogs. General admission is free to the public.
Attendees who adopt a local shelter pet will receive a new pet parent gift bag from VCA, which includes a healthy start certificate for a complimentary first exam. During the initial visit, a VCA veterinarian will evaluate and consult on the pet's overall health by checking the heart and other vital organs, as well as examine for fleas, ticks and other external parasites.
All pet parents and pet enthusiasts who attend the Amazing Pet Expo will have the opportunity to benefit from the exceptional healthcare provided by the VCA Animal Hospitals' teams. Veterinarians and staff will be on-site to provide information on pet healthy start and wellness, nutrition, parasite prevention, first-aid, as well as answer general pet healthcare related questions. Attendees will also receive a complimentary goodie bag and have the opportunity to enter a prize giveaway.
VCA operates more than 540 animal hospitals in 41 states across the nation in the VCA network. These hospitals are staffed by more than 1,800 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give your pet the very best in medical care. Over 200 are board-certified specialists. VCA provides a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments. For more information on VCA Animal Hospitals, please visit VCAhospitals.com
SOURCE VCA Animal Hospitals
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