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Kittens
Your new kitten will need a series of vaccinations. To insure proper immunity or protection from diseases common to cats, it is important to complete the entire series.

* The initial rabies vaccination will need to be repeated in one year for both dogs and cats; discuss a vaccination plan with your veterinarian. Also, talk with your veterinarian about other vaccines that may be necessary if your cat is going to be outdoors.

Adult Cats
If you have adopted an adult cat, they will receive an FVRCP (3 in 1 shot) from us at the of adoption. We assume that cats who have come through our shelter have never been vaccinated. To insure proper immunity, they should be revaccinated for FVRCP in about 3-4 weeks, and then annually for FVRCP and Rabies every 3 years. Attend one of our Saturday Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics or visit our Riverside shelter clinic on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-3pm for walk-in vaccinations. In Coachella Valley, call Animal Samaritans for vaccination information at 760-343-3477.

Yearly visits to the Veterinarian are important for checking the overall health of your companion and to update vaccines. Always consult with your Veterinarian if problems arise.

Identification tags are a must. If your cat becomes lost, this may be the only way for the two of you to be reunited. Microchips are another source of identification.

Consider making your cat an indoor cat. Here are a few reasons why:

• Disease
• Cars
• Violent people
• Parasites (i.e. fleas, etc..)
• The potential of getting lost

Most of all, be patient with your new adopted friend. Remember, they have just come from an extremely stressful environment and, if they could talk, they would probably have a big story to tell about their journey. With a little time and love, they should adjust to their new home just fine!

Explanation of Vaccinations