Need a microchip or vaccines for your pets? Here’s where you can get it for FREE

HOUSTON (KIAH)–Houston PetSet is a local nonprofit working to end Houston’s homeless animal crisis. That’s why it’s making free services available to the community tomorrow, February 3, 2024 from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. for any pet owners looking to get their dogs and cats microchipped or vaccinated.

The event will take place a the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center at 4410 Reed Road. Houston PetSet staff will provide microchips, rabies, and other vaccines by Petco Love. Pet owners can bring up to five animals that can be safely controlled around other animals on a leash or in a carrier.

The City of Houston Municipal Code requires anyone owning or in possession of a dog or cat four months of age or older must have his or her pet registered and vaccinated against rabies every year and have a microchip. You can read more on the code here.

“Microchipping and vaccinations are not just legal requirements, but crucial steps in ensuring the safety and happiness of our pets. Microchips provide a lifeline, helping us reunite lost pets with their families, while vaccinations protect them from preventable diseases. By taking these simple yet impactful measures, we can collectively work towards creating a community where every animal is cherished, protected, and given the chance for a loving home,” commented Tama Lundquist, co-president of Houston PetSet and animal advocate.

Vaccines and microchips will only be distributed by appointment only, so to sign-up, visit this link to register your pet.