[Lexington, KY] [April 10, 2026] – LFACC will provide free vaccinations for Lexington area pets. The free
vaccines are made possible through Petco Love’s national vaccination initiative Vaccinated and Loved.
The national nonprofit organization, Petco Love, has provided four million free pet vaccines and
counting to participating animal welfare partners, including LFACC, for family pets in need.
The Vaccinated and Loved campaign highlights Petco Love’s ongoing commitment to combat
preventable yet deadly diseases by distributing free pet vaccines to participating partner organizations,
including LFACC, to administer in their communities. This initiative ensures access barriers don’t stand in
the way of pets’ health.
Parvovirus and distemper in dogs and panleukopenia in cats — the most prevalent deadly diseases
affecting pets — are preventable with a simple vaccine. As Petco Love distributes free pet vaccines,
survey data from pet parents who attended free vaccine clinics show only 38% reported that their pet
received a similar vaccine in the past. This data highlights the critical need for free pet vaccines in
communities like Lexington.
The free vaccines distributed through the Petco Love Vaccinated and Loved initiative will be the DAPPv
Canine and HCP Feline vaccines. Through this national effort, LFACC aims to vaccinate 500 pets.
Residents are invited to attend our low-cost vaccine clinic on April 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
Grace United Lutheran Episcopal Church, located at 1870 Armstrong Mill Road. Hosted by Lexington-
Fayette Animal Care & Control, the clinic will offer affordable vaccinations for dogs and cats, including
rabies, DA2PP, Bordetella, and FVRCP, as well as microchipping services.
Discounted vaccine bundles will be available for both dogs and cats, and city licenses can be purchased
on-site. No appointment is necessary, and free giveaways will be offered while supplies last. Attendees
are asked to bring a form of ID, and out-of-county residents are welcome.
“Petco Love’s partnership allows us to bring lifesaving vaccines directly to pet parents at no cost through
our partner agency, LFACC,” said Meghan Hawkins, Director of Development for Lexington Humane Society. “Access to preventive care is critical. When we remove access barriers, more pets stay protected — and that benefits our entire community.”
Survey data from pet parents who attended free clinics also highlights how free pet vaccines open the
door to ongoing veterinary care. This is especially true for financially strained families that are facing
cost barriers to pet care and not yet connected to routine preventative services.
“For nearly half of the pet parents we surveyed at free clinics powered by Petco Love, these events are
how they make sure their pets get vaccinated,” said Petco Love President Chelsea Staley. “For families
who haven’t yet established a veterinary care routine due to access barriers, free vaccine clinics are
often the very first step they take—where they first connect with trusted veterinary guidance. It’s more
than just a single shot. It’s about preventing disease in the long term, protecting communities, and
opening the door for families and pets to a lifetime of care.”
In February 2026, Petco Love’s Vaccinated and Loved initiative reached a significant milestone of
distributing four million free pet vaccines for family pets. The campaign was launched in 2021,
encouraging participating Petco Love animal welfare partners to distribute free vaccines in their
communities.
For more information about vaccine distribution, contact LFACC at (859) 255-9033. Learn more about
Petco Love’s lifesaving impact at PetcoLove.org.
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About LFACC
LFACC works to provide efficient, high-quality animal control services for our community where Animal
Control Officers and Animal Care Teams meet the community’s needs by quickly responding to requests
for assistance, providing a high level of care for animals in need, reuniting lost animals with their
owners, and promoting responsible pet ownership.
About Petco Love
Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer,
stronger, and healthier. Since 1999, we’ve empowered more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to
drive lifesaving change alongside us – investing nearly $433 million in adoption and other lifesaving
efforts. We’ve helped find loving homes for more than 7.1 million pets in partnership with Petco and
organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating Petco Love Lost to
reunite lost pets. Visit Petco Love and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Contacts
Meghan Hawkins, Lexington Humane Society, mhawkins@ajackson
Crystal Bugary, Petco Love, [email protected]