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Home My WebLink AboutPet Vaccine Reimbursement Application and Fact SheetsCITY OF PALM DESERT Animal Vaccination and Spay/Neuter Incentive Program Reimbursement Request Form Updated 6/12/24 PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION Name of Individual Requesting Reimbursement: Telephone Number: Mailing Address: Email Address: City: State: Zip Code: I hereby certify that I am a City of Palm Desert resident. Resident Signature: Date: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY OF RESIDENCY A valid identification (i.e. driver’s license or state-issued ID card), documentation or receipts for the procedure (vaccinations or spay/neuter), plus one of the following: □Utility bill with your City of Palm Desert address □Property Tax Bill with your City of Palm Desert address □Your rental or lease agreement with a utility bill showing the City of Palm Desert address Type of procedure: □ New pet vaccinations ($25) □ Routine annual pet vaccinations ($25) □ Spay/Neuter ($50) Type of animal: □ Cat □ Dog □Other Date Reimbursement Request Form received: Received by: Amount requested: $ Approved □ Denied □ (Due to residency requirements) Authorized signature to approve reimbursement: CITY OF PALM DESERT Animal Vaccination/Adoption and Spay/Neuter Incentive Program Factsheet Updated 06/05/24 About the Program Palm Desert residents with proof of residency are eligible to receive reimbursements for spay and neutering procedures and routine vaccinations conducted at all Coachella Valley non-profit animal organizations and Palm Desert for-profit animal clinics. Reimbursements are available for up to four animals per household per year at a rate of $25 for routine vaccinations and $50 per spay, neuter, and adoption on a first come first served basis based on available funds. Upon request for reimbursement, residents must provide proof of residency by presenting a utility bill with their City of Palm Desert address, a property tax bill with their City of Palm Desert address, or your rental or lease agreement with a utility bill showing the City of Palm Desert address. Reimbursements are processed at the City of Palm Desert Code Compliance counter at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. For more information call 760-346-0611. Eligible Procedures: Spay or neuter of a cat or dog Eligible Vaccinations Dogs: Rabies, DA2PD, DA2PP/4 in 1 (Distemper, Adenovirus/Hepatitis, Parainfluenza), DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvo), and Bordetella, all boosters for above vaccinations Cats: Rabies, FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici and Panleukopenia), FELV (Feline Leukemia), all boosters for the above vaccinations Coachella Valley Nonprofit Clinics (As of date of print) Animal Samaritans of the Desert (in the Coachella Valley Animal Campus building), 72120 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, 760-343-3477 Palm Springs Animal Shelter, 4575 E Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, 760-416-5718 Animal Action League, Mobile reimbursements can only be made for work done in Palm Desert, 760-366-1100 Palm Desert For-Profit Clinics (As of date of print) Animal Hospital of the Desert, 44350 Monterey Avenue, 760-568-5151 Banfield Pet Hospital (Inside PetSmart), 34900 Monterey Avenue, 760-202-1837 Country Club Animal Hospital, 72608 El Paseo, Ste. 4 760-491-1008 El Paseo Animal Hospital, 42065 Washington Street, Suite D, 760-772-2222 Vetco (Inside PetCo), 72453 Highway 111, 760-341-3541 Palm Desert Pet Hospital, 41990 Cook St. Ste. B201, 760-548-3352 CITY OF PALM DESERT Animal Vaccination/Adoption and Spay/Neuter Incentive Program Factsheet Updated 06/05/24 Adoptions Riverside Clinic (951) 358-7387 6851 Van Buren Blvd. Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 Coachella Valley Animal Campus Clinic (760) 343-3644 72-040 Pet Land Place Thousand Palms, CA 92276 Loving All Animals (760) 834-7000 83496 51st Avenue Coachella, CA 92236 Updated 06/11/2024 DOG VACCINATION SCHEDULE Your dog will need a series of vaccinations. To ensure proper immunity or protection from often fatal diseases such as Distemper and Parvo, it is important to complete the whole series. Vaccination Schedule: 6-8 weeks: DA2PP & BORDATELLA 10-12 weeks: DA2PP & BORDATELLA 16 weeks: DA2PP & RABIES* 1 year later: DA2PP, BORDATELLA & RABIES Annually: DA2PP & BORDATELLA Every 3 years: RABIES RABIES (Age: 4 months & older) Rabies vaccines help protect against this fatal disease and are required for licensing. The initial rabies vaccination is good for 1 year, regardless of the dog's age. The second rabies vaccination is good for 3 years if the dog is over 1 year old and has proof of prior licensing or proof of previous vaccination by a licensed United States veterinarian. The initial rabies vaccination will need to be repeated in one year. Discuss a vaccination plan with your veterinarian. Also, talk with your veterinarian about other vaccines available. DA2PP (Age: 6-8 weeks & older) "DA2PP" or "4-in-1". "Distemper", 2 types of "Adenovirus" (Hepatitis), "Parainfluenza" (Flu), and "Parvo Virus". These are very contagious & potentially fatal diseases. Age 6 to 16 weeks: Initial series of 3 vaccines administered 4 weeks apart. Older than 16 weeks: Initial series of 2 vaccines administered 4 weeks apart. Thereafter, the first booster is recommended in one year, and additional boosters are recommended every 12 to 36 months. BORDETELLA (Age: 8 weeks & older) "Bronchiseptica Bacterin" (upper respiratory bacterial infection.) All ages: Initial series of 3 vaccines administered 2 to 4 weeks apart. Thereafter, annual boosters are recommended, and sometimes more frequently depending on exposure to other dogs and other factors. Dog Vaccine Costs RABIES – $10 DA2PP – $18 BORDETELLA – $18 MICROCHIP – $21 Updated 06/11/2024 CAT VACCINATIONS A cat will need a series of vaccinations. To ensure proper immunity or protection from diseases common to cats, it is important to complete the entire series. Cat Vaccination Schedule: • 8 weeks: FVRCP • 10-12 weeks: FVRCP & FELV • 16 weeks: FVRCP, FELV & Rabies* • 1 year later: FVRCP, FELV & Rabies • Annually every year: FVRCP & FELV • Annually every 3 years: Rabies * The initial rabies vaccination will need to be repeated in one year. 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. RABIES (Age: 4 months & older) Rabies vaccination helps protect against this fatal disease, even for indoor cats. Good for 3 years if cat is over 1 year old and has proof of prior licensing or proof of previous vaccination by a licensed United States veterinarian. Otherwise, the vaccine is good for 1 year, regardless of cat's age. "Purevax", a non-adjuvant vaccine, can help decrease the risk of cats developing sarcomas (cancer) associated with Rabies vaccinations. It is always a one-year vaccine. FVRCP (Age: 8 weeks & older) "3-in-1". "Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis", "Calici ", and "Panleukopenia" which are serious upper respiratory infections. Age 8 to 16 weeks: Initial series of 3 vaccines administered 4 weeks apart. Older than 16 weeks: Initial series of 2 vaccines administered 4 weeks apart. Thereafter, annual boosters are recommended. FELV (Age: 10 weeks & older) "Feline Leukemia" is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease. 10 weeks and older: Initial series of 2 vaccines administered 4 weeks apart. Thereafter, annual boosters are recommended. Cat Vaccine Costs RABIES – $10 FVRCP – $18 FELV – $18 MICROCHIP – $21