Caddo Parish Hosts Free Pet Vaccine Clinic This Weekend

Rabies shots and microchipping available for local pets at drive-thru event.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:22pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of common pet care items like a dog bowl, stethoscope, and collar repeated in a bold grid pattern, conceptually representing the accessibility of veterinary services.A free drive-thru clinic in Caddo Parish aims to make essential pet care services accessible to all local families.Shreveport Today

The Caddo Parish Department of Animal Services and Mosquito Control is hosting a free drive-thru clinic offering rabies vaccinations and microchipping for pets of Parish residents this Saturday, April 18th from 10am to 2pm at Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport.

Why it matters

The event aims to improve pet health and safety in the Shreveport area, which has faced challenges with stray and unwanted animals due to limited access to spay/neuter services. By providing free preventative care, the clinic helps address the root causes of animal overpopulation and disease.

The details

The one-year rabies vaccinations will be available for dogs, cats, and ferrets on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to the vaccines and microchipping, the department will also distribute information on low-cost spay/neuter services and mosquito/heartworm prevention.

  • The free pet vaccine clinic will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The players

Caddo Parish Department of Animal Services and Mosquito Control

The local government agency hosting the free pet vaccine and microchipping event for Caddo Parish residents.

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The takeaway

By providing free access to essential pet care services, the Caddo Parish clinic aims to promote responsible pet ownership, reduce animal overpopulation, and build a safer, more compassionate community for all residents.