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In Texas, everyone over 16+ year of age is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If you or a loved one do not have access to the internet or a computer to register, please call (281) 633-7795. Please click here to read the Emergency Use Authorization COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets before getting your vaccine.

Fort Bend County HHS is excited that the pause, and research that followed, allowed the CDC and FDA to confirm the safety of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This research found that there were only about two cases of the rare clotting disorder were found per every one million doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine administered. We are committed to providing safe and effective vaccines that will permit our community to return to the activities we have been missing.

Many residents have been waiting for this vaccine to return to distribution. The CDC estimates that using the Johnson and Johnson vaccine in the United States will prevent more than 2,200 ICU admissions and 1,400 deaths in the next six months. Consequently we will make our supply of the Johnson and Johnson vaccines available to the public. As with all vaccines, we will make sure those who receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are aware of the risks and benefits. The majority of the vaccine Fort Bend County receives and administers is Pfizer. Residents will continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at our locations at no cost or insurance charge.

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HHS:   Vaccination Hotline (for questions only) 832-471-1373                                     

Fort Bend County Animal Shelter begins in-house spay and neuter surgeries

Contact: Barbara Vass                                                                                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Telephone: 281-238-2277                                                                          June 27, 2017

Email: barbara.vass@fortbendcountytx.gov

Website: www.fortbendcountypets.com

Fort Bend County Animal Shelter begins in-house spay and neuter surgeries

New Program Marks a New Era

Rosenberg, TX– Fort Bend County Animal Services (FBCAS) began their in-house spay and neuter program on Friday, June 9, ushering in a new era for the county’s open admission shelter and the homeless pets it serves.

“This is a very exciting time for all of us at FBCAS and for the pets that come into our shelter. They will be able to go to their new homes, rescues, or foster families after being spayed or neutered at our shelter. They will no longer have to wait for an appointment at an outside facility and that is very exciting!” said Rene Vasquez, Director of Fort Bend County Animal Services. “It has been a very long road for us to reach this point. We are grateful to everyone who has been involved in helping move FBCAS forward to better serve the homeless animals of our community.”

FBCAS has worked diligently to turn this dream into a reality. The first step towards this reality came when FBCAS hired the first staff veterinarian and veterinarian technician that the program has ever had.

“We are happy to begin this process of having the shelter pets spayed and neutered and ready to go home. We are looking forward to a very successful program for these animals that come through the shelter!” said Dr. Andrea Muegge, FBCAS veterinarian.

In an average year, approximately 4,000 dogs and cats come through FBCAS’ doors and need loving and happy homes. As the number of dogs and cats increase at the shelter, the need for a home or rescue grows every day. It is hoped that this in-house spay and neutering program will increase adoptions to forever homes. FBCAS’ goal is to become an adoption destination for families seeking healthy pets.  FBCAS will continue to utilize and develop strategies to achieve that goal.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Barbara Vass at 281-238-2277 or email at barbara.vass@fortbendcountytx.gov.