The Davao City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) has recorded an increase in the number of clients who availed of its free anti-rabies vaccination for cats and dogs in 2024.

The CVO offers free services and programs for animals throughout the year including anti-rabies vaccination and castration for cats and dogs.

In 2024, the CVO was able to administer free anti-rabies vaccine to 156,817 animals serving 77,493 clients. This is higher than their 2023 record of 145,186 vaccinated animals.

The CVO was also able to castrate 2,626 cats and dogs, serving 1,846 clients in 2024.

The free anti-rabies and castration programs of the CVO along with its other services will continue in 2025.

Dabawenyos who wish to avail of these services may visit CVO’s Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064841132281&mibextid=ZbWKwL or coordinate with the district offices and barangays for more details on the program as well as its schedule.

The office also continues to remind Dabawenyos to be responsible pet owners, and have their pets vaccinated.

Dabawenyos are also urged to not let their pets wander on the streets unattended to prevent accidents and other risks. CIO