Furry friend or for yourself: Free vaccines for people and pets Saturday - WJXT News4JAX

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Pet owners can get free vaccines for their dogs or cats, while also getting a free COVID-19 vaccine, booster and/or flu vaccine on Saturday.

The Jacksonville Humane Society, Harveys Supermarket and Florida Blue will provide them.

From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the shots were available at the Harveys on Moncrief Road, where nearby resident Joy Singleton received her first dose of the Moderna vaccine while her pup got his shots.

“This is wonderful… this is a blessing. It’s so convenient,” said Singleton.

Free access to the vet is what brought residents Daniel and Kayleigh Fellenbaum out to the Moncrief Harveys with their dog.

“Not everybody can afford the excessive healthcare that some people can afford like the constant vet visits and everything. It’s like taking care of a kid just with extra legs,” said Kayleigh Fellenbaum

The shots will also be provided at 201 W. 48th St. from 2-5 p.m. Saturday.

Pet vaccinations include distemper and rabies for dogs and cats. Pet parents who get the vaccines themselves may be eligible for $20 in coupons from Harveys and if they dress their pet up in a Halloween costume, an extra $10 gift card.

A $20 city license fee for pets who receive the rabies vaccine may apply. For more information about the event, the only such event planned for the rest of the year, please visit jaxhumane.org or call 904-725-8766.

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