The Street Vets:
Free Animal Clinics Where They Are Most Needed.
Our volunteer corps of veterinary professionals and helpers bring routine wellness care, treatment for medical problems, supplies and education right into the neighborhoods with the highest intake to the animal shelters, and with the least access to veterinary care.
We adhere to trauma-informed and community-centered models of care.
Respect, reliability, and quality of care are our priorities.
Midtown Clinic for Pets of the Homeless
The Midtown Clinic serves pet owners experiencing homelessness.
This clinic is held at 2970 X Street, Sacramento, CA, 95817 in cooperation with the X Street Navigation Center, SHRA and VOA.
Both dogs and cats are welcome to the Midtown Clinic.
Puppies and unvaccinated dogs under 1 year of age should be kept off the ground, either carried or in crates or boxes.
All cats and kittens must be in individual carriers. Carriers may be borrowed in advance by special arrangement by emailing info@4rfstreetvets.org.
All services are free. Please respect our limited resources and capacity. The level of care we can provide depends upon available resources, and is subject to change without notice. We may decline service to those not meeting our criteria for participation.
Patients are seen on a first come, first served basis, with exceptions made at the discretion of the medical staff in accordance with patients’ needs. No pre-registration or appointments needed.
Our protocols for the handling of pets at our clinics are intended to keep pets, clients, and volunteers safe and anxiety free. Compliance with our rules and with the special requests of our volunteer staff is required for participation in our clinics.
DAPP (distemper and parvo) vaccines for puppies and dogs
FVRCP (upper respiratory and panleukopenia virus vaccine) for kittens and cats
Rabies vaccines
Flea and tick prevention
Deworming and heartworm prevention
Collars, leashes, harnesses and engraved ID tags
10 lb. bags of quality dog of cat food
Veterinary exams and treatment for medical problems
Pre-surgery exams for spay and neuter.
River Clinic
The River Clinic serves pet owners experiencing homelessness.
It is held year-round near Northgate along the American River Parkway. Dates and times are subject to change due to availability of the venue. Please check the calendar of clinics for update.
An increased level of preventive care and infectious disease surveillance is available.
Supplies such as bedding, dog jackets, rain-gear, bags, and sanitary supplies are also dispensed.
DAPP (distemper and parvo), Bordetella, and Leptospirosis vaccines for puppies and dogs
FVRCP (upper respiratory and panleukopenia virus vaccine) for kittens and cats
Rabies vaccines
Flea, tick, and mite prevention
Deworming and heartworm prevention
Giardia and coccidia treatment
Collars and engraved ID tags
Leashes and harnesses
10 lb. bags of quality dog of cat food
Bedding, dishes, dog clothing
Veterinary exams and treatment for medical problems
Voucher for free one year Sacramento County or City dog license
Neighborhood Dog Days
We discontinued Neighborhood Dog Days, our largest clinics in March, 2020, in response to local mandates preventing large gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-1.