This puppy receives important vaccinations at the meet and greet event at Helping Paws Animal Hospital in Anza Saturday, June 7. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
Helping Paws Animal Hospital opened the doors of its new low-cost spay-and-neuter clinic Saturday, June 7, treating local residents to free rabies vaccinations and a first look at the facility’s streamlined approach to affordable pet care.Dozens of pets - ranging from playful puppies to senior companions - lined up with their owners for the no-cost shots, part of the hospital’s effort to widen access to core veterinary services in rural Riverside County.“We saw a problem: too many pet owners having to choose between their budget and their pet’s health,” clinic founder Dr. Craig Mohnacky's website states. “By focusing strictly on essentials - wellness exams, vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries and preventive care - we can offer the same quality service at prices more familie
