Walker County Animal Shelter to Hold Second Free Vaccination Clinic on April 30th

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Animal Shelter Director, Emily Sadler explaining microchipping.

Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Animal Shelter will hold an additional free pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In order to encourage pet parents to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations, Petco Love has provided free pet vaccines to the Walker County Animal Shelter for … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter to Hold Second Free Vaccination Clinic on April 30th

Free Flu and COVID-19 Shots Available in Rossville on October 27

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Nurses giving out vaccines

Rossville, GA - Free walk-in flu and COVID-19 shots will be offered in Rossville next week. The Walker County Health Department will provide vaccinations from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27 at the Rossville Athletic Center gym, located at 301 Williams Street in Rossville. “It is critically important to get your flu … Continue reading Free Flu and COVID-19 Shots Available in Rossville on October 27

Evening Hours Added this Friday at the Catoosa-Dade-Walker Vaccination Station

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Citizens getting vaccinated at vaccination station

Working adults, high school students and other northwest Georgia residents who want a COVID-19 vaccine now have an evening option. The Catoosa-Dade-Walker Vaccination Station at the Colonnade will open from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. this Friday, March 26. 900 appointments are now available for Friday’s vaccination event at the Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold. The new … Continue reading Evening Hours Added this Friday at the Catoosa-Dade-Walker Vaccination Station

Catoosa, Dade and Walker Counties Launch Regional COVID-19 “Vaccination Station” at the Colonnade

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The Colonnade in Ringgold

(Ringgold, GA - March 22, 2021) A partnership between Catoosa, Dade and Walker Counties will expand access to COVID-19 vaccines for northwest Georgia residents. The Catoosa-Dade-Walker Vaccination Station at the Colonnade launches this week with several thousand vaccination appointments available on Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25. The three counties combined resources to offer … Continue reading Catoosa, Dade and Walker Counties Launch Regional COVID-19 “Vaccination Station” at the Colonnade

COVID-19 immunizations begin in Walker County, but vaccine supply remains very limited

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Covid-19 vaccine fact flyer

This information comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health: ROME, GA: COVID-19 immunizations have begun in Northwest Georgia, including Walker County, but public health’s vaccine supply remains very limited.  The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District will begin updating the public on vaccine availability on a weekly basis. Phase 1a of Georgia’s … Continue reading COVID-19 immunizations begin in Walker County, but vaccine supply remains very limited

November Dates Added for Low Cost Pet Care Services

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Staff from "My Kids Have Paws"

Rock Spring, GA – My Kids Have Paws will return to Walker County in November to host additional spay/neuter + walk-in vaccine clinics.  The Dalton-based clinic offers many common preventative shots at a low cost to the public. The My Kids Have Paws mobile clinic will set up shop at the Walker County Ag Center on Tuesday November 5th and Wednesday … Continue reading November Dates Added for Low Cost Pet Care Services

Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned in May

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An animal getting a rabies vaccine

LaFayette, GA - Walker County Extension and your local veterinarian have teamed up to provide low cost rabies clinics again this year.  Protect your family from a deadly disease by bringing your dog and/or cat to one of the locations listed below to be vaccinated.  The cost is just $15, cash only.  Vets will provide … Continue reading Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned in May

Walker County Promotes Special Adoption Pricing, Rabies Clinics to Raise Awareness About Pet Health Issues

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Commissioner Whitfield with Milo at the Animal Shelter

LaFayette, GA – Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield hopes to raise awareness about the importance of responsible pet ownership. During his most recent meeting, Whitfield proclaimed April 30 through May 5 as “Pet Health Awareness Week” in Walker County. The week will be observed with special pricing at the Walker County Animal Shelter and … Continue reading Walker County Promotes Special Adoption Pricing, Rabies Clinics to Raise Awareness About Pet Health Issues