SPCA Monterey County’s November clinic offers free microchips and clearly priced vaccines for local dogs, with no appointment required.
Reviewed November 2, 2026.
Direct answer: Monterey County residents can bring a dog to SPCA Monterey County on Friday, November 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a free microchip. The walk-in clinic is at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway in Salinas. Vaccines are $25 each and dewormer is $5; dogs must arrive on leash.
What is available at the November 13 clinic?
The official clinic notice lists free microchips for every eligible cat and dog. It also lists rabies and DAPPi vaccines for dogs, FVRCP for cats, and dewormer. Each vaccine costs $25, dewormer costs $5, and the clinic accepts cash or cards.
No appointment is required. The event is limited to Monterey County residents, and animals must be at least eight weeks old. Dogs need to remain on leashes; cats must be secured in carriers. Those details matter because “walk-in” does not mean an unstructured visit: the safest arrival is one in which the animal stays controlled from the parking area through check-in.
The clinic is scheduled for Friday, November 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the SPCA Veterinary Clinic, 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas. Because event details can change, check the official SPCA clinic page before leaving.
What should dog owners bring or ask?
The SPCA does not list veterinary records as an admission requirement, but bring any records you have. They can help the veterinary team understand which vaccines your dog has already received and when. Vaccine timing is individual medical care, so ask the clinic team or your regular veterinarian which services are appropriate rather than trying to reconstruct a schedule from memory.
For the microchip, ask for the chip number, the name of its registry and clear instructions for registering or confirming your contact information. The American Veterinary Medical Association explains that implantation is only the first step: the chip must be registered, and the associated phone number, email and address must stay current.
A chip is not GPS and cannot show a dog’s live location. It transmits an identification number when scanned. That makes the registration record—not the implant alone—the bridge back home.
Does a microchip replace a collar tag or dog license?
No. The AVMA recommends current collar identification in addition to a microchip because a visible tag can let a finder call immediately. A microchip becomes especially valuable if a collar slips off or a dog reaches a shelter or veterinary clinic.
Licensing is separate as well. Monterey County Animal Services says dogs older than four months must be licensed in its covered jurisdictions and that a current rabies certificate is required. If you plan to use a rabies vaccination from this clinic for licensing, ask at check-in what documentation you will receive and confirm the licensing process for your city or county jurisdiction.
Salt Hound’s Lost Dog Emergency guide explains what to do if a dog disappears. The best time to review it is before an emergency, when you can still update photos, contacts, tags and the chip registry calmly.
What if you cannot attend on November 13?
SPCA Monterey County also advertises weekday low-cost vaccination appointments at $25 per vaccine, with no office fee. Those visits require an appointment and may not include the event’s free-microchip offer, so confirm current availability and pricing directly with the clinic.
For broader help with care costs, start with Salt Hound’s Dog Care Affordability Center and Keep Them Home. The Dog Resource Center connects those programs with emergency planning and other verified support. None of these resources should delay urgent veterinary care.
The November 13 clinic is a small, practical chance to strengthen two layers of a dog’s safety net: preventive care and a reliable path home. Use the walk-in service if it fits, then finish the job by registering the chip, keeping its contact information current and leaving a visible ID tag on the collar.
Source and freshness note: Event date, location, eligibility, services, prices and arrival rules were checked against SPCA Monterey County on November 2, 2026. Microchip guidance was checked against the American Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association; licensing information was checked against Monterey County Animal Services. Live provider pages control if details change.
Sources: SPCA Monterey County clinic details; AVMA microchipping guidance; AAHA registry lookup; Monterey County dog licensing.