Mower County Humane Society volunteers want to spread the word about their annual shot clinic at Austin Vet Clinic, especially since MCHS volunteer Kelly Rush recently lost a friendly feline mom to distemper.

According to Rush, volunteers recently received a pregnant cat with distemper, who gave birth to six kittens on April 18 while in volunteer care.

The mother and three kittens have died thus far from the disease, a fast-acting virus which affects a cat’s stomach and causes dehydration among other symptoms.

The annual shot clinic will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4. All shots, including distemper and rabies, will be offered at reduced prices, and MCHS volunteers will be on hand to help.