Caddo Parish Offers Free Pet Vaccines This Weekend

Caddo Animal Services hosts drive-thru rabies and microchip clinic for local residents.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:12am

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a person's hands gently holding a small animal, with the scene bathed in warm, diffused light, conveying a sense of care and community.A free vaccination clinic aims to protect Caddo Parish's pets and build a more compassionate community.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 on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. The event is designed to protect the area's pet population and provide essential resources to families who may otherwise face financial barriers to veterinary care.

Why it matters

Caddo Parish has faced challenges with a surging population of stray and unwanted animals, driven by a lack of access to spay and neuter services. This free vaccination and microchipping clinic is part of the community's ongoing efforts to address the root causes of animal overpopulation and disease, building a safer, more compassionate environment for all residents.

The details

The drive-thru clinic will provide one-year rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats, and ferrets on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to the vaccinations and microchipping, staff will be on-site to provide information on low-cost spay and neuter services, as well as mosquito and heartworm prevention.

  • The event 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 vaccination and microchipping clinic.

Summer Grove Baptist Church

The location where the drive-thru clinic will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana.

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What’s next

Participants must be residents of Caddo Parish to receive the free services. For more information, they can contact Caddo Parish Animal Services at 318-226-6624 or visit the official website at www.caddo.gov.

The takeaway

This free vaccination and microchipping event is a crucial step in Caddo Parish's ongoing efforts to address animal overpopulation and disease, providing essential resources to local pet owners and building a safer, more compassionate community for all residents.