Don’t Skip the Chip!
Microchip your cat free of charge at Animal Aid’s Veterinary Clinic in Coldstream and our Sale and Bairnsdale Shelters!
Is your cat microchipped?
Animal Aid is actively addressing the number of unidentified cats in our community by offering free microchipping for up to 2 cats/kittens to residents of Yarra Ranges, Maroondah, Knox, Whitehorse, Monash, Wellington Shire, East Gippsland and Murrindindi councils. The experienced Animal Aid Veterinary team will deliver this quick and painless microchipping process within minutes.
We want to get your cat back home!
In the past 12 months Animal Aid has received 2528 dogs and 2689 cats into our care. Of those, 80% of dogs were reclaimed by owners, most within 48hrs. Sadly only 16% of cats found their way to their original home.
Why should I microchip my cat?
When much loved pets arrive at Animal Aid, we can tell they have been well cared for and know their family will be desperate to have them home – yet they aren’t microchipped and the shelter team has no way to contact their family. With one simple procedure pet owners can ensure that if their pet is lost, they will be notified quickly and their furry friend will be back in their arms in no time.
When a cat is microchipped and the details are up to date, they are significantly more likely to be returned to their original owners. Having your cat microchipped is a legal requirement, moreover, it truly is the best thing to do for your peace of mind and your cat’s safety.
Animal Aid is a place of refuge for the lost, unwanted and abandoned animals in our community. We work diligently to reunite lost pets and give a first rate second chance to homeless animals. Scanning for a microchip is the first thing that happens when your pet comes through the doors at Animal Aid. Do what is best, Don’t Skip the Chip.
Contact your nearest veterinary clinic to book your appointment.
Animal Aid Coldstream Veterinary Clinic Opening hours:
Mon-Friday: 8.30am – 5.30pm | Saturday: 9.00am – 3.00pm | Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays