Central Veterinary Associates Provides Low-Cost Microchip Clinic to Benefit Kids Adopt a Shelter and

MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. - July 18, 2014 - PRLog -- MEDIA ADVISORY For July 19, 2014

Who:          Central Veterinary Associates (CVA)

         Kids Adopt A Shelter

         New York City Veterinary Emergency Response Team
         Local community members

What:         Central Veterinary Associates will present a low-cost microchip clinic at the annual Pet Adoption Fashion Show. For a donation of $25, veterinarians from CVA will help protect pets with a Home Again microchip. Proceeds will benefit Kids Adopt A Shelter, a national not-for-profit organization that links children and their families to shelters to comfort and support animals waiting for homes, and the New York City Veterinary Emergency Response Team, a 501c(3) non for profit organization that provides and oversees all veterinary care in times of crisis for New York City and its five boroughs.

The American Humane Association reports that nearly 10 million dogs and cats are lost in the U.S. every day. Microchipping pets will significantly decrease the chances of being lost or stolen, and ensure that they can be found safely and in a timely manner.

In addition to the clinic, there will be a Pet Adoption Fashion show where, for a $10 donation, owners will have the opportunity to let their pet strut its stuff on the runway and have their pets’ picture taken. There will also be a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raffle, vendors, face painting, a dunk tank, and more. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction will also go to benefit Kids Adopt a Shelter.

When:        Saturday, July 19, 2014

         2 p.m.-5 p.m.

** PLEASE NOTE: In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 20. **

Where:       Petco

         5500 Sunrise Highway

         Massapequa, New York

Directions: From the East: Sunrise Highway (Rte. 27) West to Massapequa. After passing Park Lane, make the first U-turn onto the eastbound lane. After passing Unqua Road, Petco will be on the right-hand side (near Staples).

From the West: Sunrise Highway east to Massapequa. After passing Unqua Road, Petco will be on the right-hand side (near Staples).

Photo Ops: Veterinarians microchipping pets for the pet owners. Family and friends spending time with their pets. Attendees adopting pets. Family and friends enjoying games and activities. CVA veterinarians being joined by representatives from Kids Adopt A Shelter and the New York City Veterinary Emergency Response Team.

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About Central Veterinary Associates

Central Veterinary Associates (http://www.centralvets.com/) is a 24-hour, full-service hospital that provides optimal small animal medicine, including exotic medicine. The main hospital is located in Valley Stream, which provides 24-hour care at its state-of-the-art facility. Central Veterinary Associates also has other convenient locations in Mineola, Great Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, and Far Rockaway. The hospital features intensive care units and intravenous infusion pumps and offers state-of-the-art radiology, endoscopy, ultrasonography, otoscopy and dentistry services. Central Veterinary Associates has over 110 staff members, including 18 veterinarians, as well as a board-certified radiologist, surgeon and internist available for consultation, a canine and feline general practice specialist and certified veterinary acupuncturist on staff. For more information, call (516) 825-3066 or visit www.centralvets.com.