Denver Animal Shelter held its biggest free vaccine and microchip day
At Ruby Hill Park the shelter offered free vaccines, microchips, food, and supplies. It expected more than 300 pets, and the day helped hundreds stay with their families.
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Denver Animal Shelter held its largest free vaccine and microchip day at Ruby Hill Park. Through the Community Engagement Program, people could get vaccines, microchips, food, and supplies for their pets at no charge. The shelter expected more than 300 animals. The clinic helped hundreds.
The point of the day was to make it easier for people to keep the pets they already have, with shots and an ID chip instead of a bill.
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