The Camden County Freeholder Board has partnered with the Animal Welfare Association (AWA) to bring affordable veterinary care to pets in the City of Camden. The Board and AWA will provide affordable or free vaccinations and spay/neuter services to hundreds of Camden City Pets through their Vets on Wheels services.
“This service will provide residents with the support they need to keep their pets healthy and in their homes,” Freeholder Jonathan L. Young, Sr. said. “By making it possible for pet owners to obtain affordable veterinary care, including spaying and neutering, it will reduce the number of stray animals and pets surrendered to area animal shelters and reduce costs.”
AWA’s mobile medical vehicle travels to North Camden and Fairview monthly. Pet owners can get vaccinations, examinations, and help with minor medical conditions. To build awareness about the program, AWA staff is out in the neighborhoods each week talking to residents and giving away pet food.
Through a variety of programs including adoptions, veterinary services, pet therapy, and humane education, in 2014 over 20,000 pets were served through AWA programming. AWA is South Jersey’s leader in progressive companion animal care.
To get involved and help AWA help the City of Camden’s animals this year, please contact AWA at (856) 424–2288, email info@awanj.org or visit www.awanj.org for details.
