CHIP YOUR CAT™, the nation's first major initiative to microchip cats for free, is up and running. The program is a collaboration between the Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society (DAVMS), Dumb Friends League and Metro Denver Shelter Alliance members, and is sponsored by HomeAgain and Bayer resQ. Collectively, these organizations will provide FREE microchips and lifetime registrations for 150,000 cats in the six-county Denver metro area-Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties-from September 2008 to September 2009.
So far, more than 65 veterinary clinics and six animal shelters are providing this free service. Cat owners may receive a microchip identification implant by scheduling an appointment with a participating veterinary clinic. Or, they may attend a microchipping event at a participating shelter that offers the service on a first come, first served basis.
Go to www.chipyourcat.com for details and to find the participating veterinarian or shelter clinic near you. A list of the participating veterinarian or shelter clinics in Jefferson County are pasted below. You may also learn more information on this program from the CHIP YOUR CAT Facebook page (http://tinyurl.com/4yjrwz).
The following shelter will be holding microchip events where you can bring your cat for the free microchip identification implant.
Table Mountain Animal Center
4105 Youngfield Service Road, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303)278-7575
Every Wednesday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (except holidays) at Table Mountain Animal Center
Additionally, at the following locations from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
October 11 Petco. 17132 W. Colfax Ave., Golden
October 18 Petco. 17132 W. Colfax Ave., Golden
November 1,15 TBD
December 6, 20 TBD
Contact a clinic below to make a microchipping appointment.
Care Animal Hospital
8044 Kipling St Arvada, CO 80005
Phone: 303.421.8200
Hours: M-F, 8-8; Sat-Sun, 8-1
Columbine Animal Hospital
5546 W Canyon Trail, Littleton, CO 80128
Phone: 303.979.4040
Hours: M-F, 8-6; Sat, 8-12; Sun, 11-1:30
Firehouse Animal Health Center Ken Caryl
12255 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80127
Phone: 303.973.0442
Hours: M-F, 7-7; Sat, 8-4
Front Range Veterinary Clinic
207 S. Garland, Lakewood, CO 80226
Phone: 303.233.6322
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30
GoldenView Veterinary Hospital
885 Lupine St. Unit C, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303.279.9182
Hours: M-F, 8-6; Sat, 9-1
Pets Unlimited
10343 Federal Blvd #J-103, Westminster, CO 80260
Phone: 303.668.2220
Hours:
Pets Vet of Arvada
8025-G Sheridan Blvd, Arvada, CO 80031
Phone: 303.430.0919
Hours: M-F, 9-5:30; Sat, 9-1
Table Mountain Vet Clinic
15555 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Phone: 303.279.1701
Hours: MWF, 8-5:30; TTh, 8-8; Sat, 8-3
VCA Anderson Animal Hospital
1285 S Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80232
Phone: 303.922.1127
Hours: M-F, 7:30-8; Sat 8-5
Westridge Veterinary Hospital
9900 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303.424.5789
Hours: MWF, 7-5; TTh, 7-6; Sat 8-12
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
3695 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303.424.3325
Hours: 24 hours
Banfield The Pet Hospital
160 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80226
Phone: 303.231.9496
Hours: Tues/Thurs. 2p-4p
Banfield The Pet Hospital
10460 Town Center Dr., Westminster, CO, 80021
Phone: 303.465.3708
Hours: Tues/Thurs. 2p-4p
Dr. Bob's Vet Shop
6745 W Mississippi Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80226
Phone: 303.935.3547
Hours: TWThF, 8-12, 3-6; Sat, 8-12
Jefferson Animal Clinic
8790 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO, 80002
Phone: 303.423.3370
Hours: M-F, 8-5