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Paws For Prevention

This is a free community wellness drive-thru event offering essential vaccines for both pets and people. There is a 3-pet limit per vehicle.

Friday, October 2, 2026
3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
at
Cottonwood Dog Park
1650 West North Star Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

As of September 28, preregistration is full! Thank you to everyone who signed up; we look forward to seeing you and your pets on October 2.

Missed preregistration? We will accept unregistered guests as capacity permits. Review the FAQ below on how you can best come prepared to help you be seen.

Sponsored by Salt Lake County Health Department and Animal Services, the Humane Society of Utah, and the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

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About the Event

PAWS FOR PREVENTION PETS & PEOPLE VACCINE FAIR

Paws For Prevention: Pets & People Drive-Through Vaccine Fair

Cottonwood Dog Park; 1650 West North Star Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

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October 2, 2026
3:00 to 6:00 P.M.

There is a 3-pet limit per vehicle. For ADA Reasonable Accommodations contact Savannah at 203-848-0985.

Preregister for Pet Vaccines

FAQ for Pets

Yes, please click the link above to preregister your pets in advance. This will help reduce your wait time.

Yes, all dogs need to be on a leash for their safety.

Yes, this will help ensure that your cat does not get loose when opening the car door.

Yes. We can accomodate up to 3 pets per vehicle. 

We will offer these services free of charge:

  • Rabies vaccination
  • DHPP vaccination (provided by Petco Love)
  • Microchip implants (including registration)

We will offer these services free of charge:

  • Rabies vaccination
  • FVRCP vaccination (provided by Petco Love)
  • Microchip implants (including registration)

Yes, if you are in one of the jurisdictions that Salt Lake County Animal Services serves. Note that pet licensing does require a fee.

Yes, please click visit the link below for other services offer by the Humane Society of Utah.

Please visit the link below to more information on Humane Society of Utah's clinical services.

FAQ for People

At this event, the influenza (flu) vaccine will be available for people.

The flu vaccine will be available for both children (6 months and up) and adults.

No, bringing a pet is not required. However, if your pet needs vaccinations, you're welcome to bring them along.

  • Insurance card(s) (if insured)
  • Vaccination records (not required, but will help reduce your wait time)
  • Completed registration form (not required, but will help reduce your wait time)

No, insurance is not required.
BUT, if you have insurance, please come prepared with your insurance card(s) and call your provider to verify coverage prior to receiving vaccines. See below for costs and qualifications:

  • Uninsured clients ages 18 and under will receive vaccines at no cost, while supplies last.
  • Uninsured adults ages 19+ will receive vaccines at no cost, while supplies last.
  • Clients with qualifying insurance/Medicaid/Chip (see link below of accepted plans) will have their insurance billed.
  • Clients with non-contracted insurance and/or pharmacy prescription cards should see their providers for their shots. If someone provides us with an insurance plan that we are unable to bill or will not cover the vaccines, the client will be billed for the cost of the vaccines.

Yes, please visit the link below.

Please visit our Immunization Bureau.