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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15,2012
Contact: Debra Johnson, Director of Communications
Phone: 574-235-5853
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CELBERATES COMMUNITY PET DAY
SOUTH BEND—The City of South Bend invites all pet lovers to participate in the
second annual Community Pet Day on Sunday, October 21st. The event will take place
from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center at
1522 W. Linden St.
A number of local animal welfare organizations will host a low cost vaccine and
microchip clinic to assist pet owners with affordable services. The event will offer micro
chipping, rabies and distemper vaccinations for$5 apiece. There will also be information
on low cost spay/neuter services available at the event.
The following sponsors of the of the event include South Bend Animal Care and Control,
Heartland Small Animal Rescue, Pet Refuge, CARE of South Bend, Casa Del Toro, The
Humane Society of the United States and Linda's Camp K9. The South Bend Animal
Care & Control Office and Community Animal Rescue Effort of South Bend also
acknowledge the support of the doctors and staff at Kryder Veterinary Clinic and
University Park Veterinary Hospital for volunteering their time and efforts for the event.
For participation, all dogs must be on a leash and all cats in a carrier. This is a cash only
event. No checks or credit cards will be accepted.
For more information e-mail caresouthbend(a,gmail.com or call 574-210-9623.
1400 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING•227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD•SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601
PHONE 574/235-9261• FAx 574/235-9892