The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 in the parking lot of Swansea Recreation Center, 2650 E. 49th Ave., Denver, CO 80216. Due to COVID restrictions, the event will be a drive thru format; appointments, masks, and social distancing will be required.
The event, originally developed to meet an articulated community need, will assist 200 pets of families within the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods, and offers free vaccinations, wellness exams, behavior consultations, and supplies. A nonpartisan nonprofit will also offer voter registration.
“Participation in community events such as these is an invigorating way to connect with the people and pets around us,” said Dr. Danielle Frey, director of Veterinary International and Outreach Experiences at CSU. “When students participate in events with community members and partners, it ignites a flame that grows as they become leaders in our profession, working across barriers and improving access to care through connections, language, and experience.”
The CSU Spur campus is set to open in 2022 as part of the future National Western Center, which includes three CSU buildings focused on water, food, and animal and human health. CSU Spur will also be home to Dumb Friends League donor-subsidized pet care, including Solutions – Resource Center, the Solutions – Veterinary Hospital, and the Solutions – Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic.
“Access to healthcare services has become more difficult in 2020, so we're very excited to partner again with Colorado State University and Focus Points to bring pet wellness care directly to the community,” said Kristine Clay, coordinator of Solutions – Pet Resource Center.
