The vaccine clinic is scheduled for next Tuesday.

Faithful Friends’ low-cost pet vaccine clinic coming to Claymont

Jarek Rutz July 23, 2025Headlines, Culture

The vaccine clinic is scheduled for next Tuesday.

The vaccine clinic is scheduled for next Tuesday.

Pet owners in northern Delaware will have an opportunity to access affordable veterinary care next week when Faithful Friends Animal Society hosts a low-cost Dog & Cat Vaccine Clinic at the Claymont Community Center.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at 3301 Green Street in Claymont.

“Affordable and accessible preventive care is one of the best ways we can keep pets healthy and out of shelters,” said Jane Pierantozzi, executive director of Faithful Friends. “We’re proud to offer these essential services to help Delaware’s pet families.”

Services will be provided out of Faithful Friends’ mobile veterinary RV, which travels throughout the state to increase access to basic pet healthcare.

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Vaccines and other preventative treatments will be offered at the following prices:

Rabies: $25
Distemper: $22
Bordetella: $22
De-wormer: $10
Microchip: $30
Flea/Tick Preventative: $12–$17

Appointments are strongly encouraged and will be given priority, though walk-ins will be accepted as availability allows.

To book an appointment, residents can call 302-792-7387.

Organizers are asking attendees to follow safety protocols: cats must be in individual carriers, and dogs that need muzzles should be muzzled prior to arrival. Payments can be made by cash or credit card at the time of service.

Physical exams will not be offered at the clinic.

Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.

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