Central Veterinary Associates Offers Low-Cost Microchip Clinic at “Pets & Pals Party”

BAYSIDE, N.Y. - May 2, 2013 - PRLog -- MEDIA ADVISORY For May 5, 2013

Central Veterinary Associates Offers Low-Cost Microchip Clinic at “Pets & Pals Party”

Who:          Central Veterinary Associates

         Bayside Animal Clinic

         Boulevard Animal Clinic

         Representatives of New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

         New York City Councilman Mark Weprin

         Bobbi and the Strays

What:          As a community service, veterinarians from Central Veterinary Associates, the Bayside Animal Clinic and the Boulevard Animal Clinic, along with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, will offer a low-cost microchip clinic for pets during the “Pets & Pals Party.” Pets & Pals is made possible with the generosity of the Office of City Councilman Mark Weprin, the New York City Parks and Recreation Department, CVA and its network of animal hospitals.

In exchange for a donation, owners will have their pets professionally implanted with a Home Again microchip and, for an additional donation, can have their pet’s registration onsite for life. All the money raised will go to the Alley Pond Environmental Center, the New York City Veterinary Emergency Response Team and Bobbi and the Strays, a not-for-profit no-kill animal shelter based in Glendale, Queens.

The veterinarians emphasize that all pet owners should have their pets microchipped. This ensures their pet’s health and safety so that they can be found if they run away or if they are taken by a stranger. Having a pet microchipped is a successful step in responsible pet ownership.

When:          Sunday, May 5, 2013

         Noon-3 p.m.

Where:          Alley Pond Park

         76th Avenue (off Springfield Boulevard)

         Douglaston, NY

Directions:      From the LIE: Exit 29 toward Springfield Boulevard. Merge onto Horace Harding Expressway. Turn left onto Springfield Boulevard, then make a left onto 76th Avenue. Alley Pond Park is on your left.

         From the Southern State Parkway: Take the Exit onto Cross Island Parkway. Take Exit 28B toward Union Turnpike. Make a left on Union Turnpike. Go 1.2 miles and make a right onto Springfield Boulevard. After 0.3 mile, turn right onto 76th Avenue. Park will be on the left.

Photo Ops: Veterinarians microchipping pets for the pet owners. Veterinarians joined by Councilman Weprin and representatives from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and Bobbi and the Strays.