Agenda 11/10/2025 Item #16A18 (Authorize Domestic Animal Services (DAS) to participate in Petco Love’s “Vaccinated & Loved” campaign)11/10/2025
Item # 16.A.18
ID# 2025-4544
Executive Summary
Recommendation to authorize Domestic Animal Services (DAS) to participate in Petco Love’s “Vaccinated & Loved”
campaign, which includes acceptance of in-kind vaccine donations and the proactive acceptance of $3.00 stipends per
vaccine administered. This public-private partnership is designed to increase community access to core pet vaccinations,
reduce preventable disease, and strengthen public health outcomes at no cost to the County.
OBJECTIVE: To expand DAS’s ability to provide preventive veterinary care to community-owned pets through public-
facing vaccine clinics, reduce the number of animals entering the shelter due to treatable illnesses, and enhance DAS’s
efforts to return pets to their owners through associated services such as microchipping and licensing, all while
minimizing taxpayer burden.
CONSIDERATIONS: Petco Love’s Vaccinated & Loved campaign is a national initiative aimed at reducing the spread
of contagious and preventable diseases such as parvovirus, distemper, and panleukopenia by supporting municipal and
nonprofit organizations in delivering free public vaccine clinics.
Through this program, DAS would receive:
1. No-cost DAPPv (canine) and HCP (feline) vaccines for public events; and provide them at no cost to the
community; and
2. A $3.00 stipend for each vaccine administered, offsetting program costs.
Participation is restricted to family-owned pets and excludes animals in shelter, rescue, or foster care. DAS will utilize its
existing veterinary resources and trained personnel to ensure proper vaccine handling, cold chain storage, and
administration in accordance with Florida regulations. This initiative is aligned with DAS’s broader community health
strategy, which prioritizes preventive care, early intervention, and public outreach as cost-effective methods of reducing
shelter intake, improving live outcomes, and promoting responsible pet ownership. Hosting vaccine events also provides
a critical touchpoint to offer microchipping, licensing, and education, directly supporting the County’s goals of
increasing Return-to-Owner (RTO) rates and reducing the volume of animals entering the shelter system unclaimed
strays. Moreover, by reducing preventable disease within the community, DAS can mitigate the financial impact of
disease outbreaks, which are costly to manage and can result in prolonged shelter stays, increased medical costs, and
higher euthanasia risk.
Staff is requesting the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to:
1. Accept in-kind vaccine donations (DAPPv and HCP) through the Petco Love Vaccinated & Loved campaign
2. Proactively accept a $3.00 stipend per vaccine administered
3. Utilize Petco Love’s marketing materials, including bilingual outreach tools, to promote vaccine events
This initiative strengthens DAS’s ability to provide essential services, reduce taxpayer costs, and protect both animal and
public health in our community.
This supports the strategic plan item to develop and utilize partnerships to ensure that government facilities meet public
expectations.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no cost to the County for participation. Vaccines are provided at no charge, and the $3.00
per-vaccine stipend will directly support a portion of operational needs related to hosting clinics. Stipends will be
deposited in account 1149-155418-366900. This public-private partnership exemplifies a cost-efficient, high-impact
investment in community wellness and animal welfare.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact related to this action.
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11/10/2025
Item # 16.A.18
ID# 2025-4544
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and
legality and requires a majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION(S): Recommendation to authorize Domestic Animal Services (DAS) to participate in Petco
Love’s “Vaccinated & Loved” campaign, which includes acceptance of in-kind vaccine donations and the proactive
acceptance of $3.00 stipends per vaccine administered. This public-private partnership is designed to increase
community access to core pet vaccinations, reduce preventable disease, and strengthen public health outcomes at no cost
to the County.
PREPARED BY: Meredith McLean, Domestic Animal Services Division Director
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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