Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance will host a free/low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic for dogs and cats belonging to Harrisburg city residents from noon to 3 p.m. May 19 at the Central Allison Hill Community Center, at 1524 Walnut St., Harrisburg, PA. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.

Volunteers are needed to help with the clinic, and also to help unload the food that will be offered to those attending the clinic.

If you can help, email Pat at pdravk@yahoo.com.

Laura Herbst-Agee and Chris Agee of Lower Windsor Township spend most weekends helping to transport dogs from high-kill shelters to rescue groups, no-kill shelters and foster homes, using a bus they bought on eBay. The couple has hauled as many as 18 dogs at a time on the bus.

On a recent transport, the bus broke down and needed a new transmission, at a cost of approximately $3,000. A chip-in was started to help pay for the repairs so the couple can continue to save dogs’ (and sometimes cats’) lives by transporting them hundreds of miles to safety.

As you can see by the graphic at right, they’ve still got a ways to go to cover the cost of repairs. Donations of any amount will help; if enough people donate $5, $10 or $20, it adds up.

For more information on pet transports, see www.yorkblog.com/pets/?p=4752.