Free Microchipping for Cats in October...

This month you should take your unchipped San Diego County meowers to get their free chip...

as per the news release -

October is “Get your Cat Microchipped for Free Month,” the County Department of Animal Services announced today. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 1, all three County shelters will offer free microchipping for your cat. The Department is partnering with AVID Microchip Company to provide free microchips, including national registration for cats. The owner’s information will also be entered into Animal Services’ database.

and furthermore...

The program is available at the three county shelters Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

No appointment is necessary and cats must be in carriers.

The shelter locations include:

5480 Gaines St. San Diego

5821 Sweetwater Rd. Bonita

2481 Palomar Airport Rd. Carlsbad.

For additional information about County Animal Services www.sddac.com.