Free pet chipping event in Eindhoven aims to reunite lost animals with owners
Eindhoven residents can get their cats, rabbits, or ferrets chipped for free on April 12 to prevent them from ending up in shelters. This initiative prepares pet owners for upcoming mandatory chipping laws and reduces stray animals during spring and summer.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Date | Sunday, 12 April 2026 |
| Location | Dierenasiel ROZE, Kanaaldijk Noord 127A, Eindhoven |
| Animals Covered | Cats, rabbits, ferrets |
| Cost | Free |
| Appointments | Mandatory; book via ROZE website |
| Spots Available | Limited; first come, first served |
| Shelter Intake (2025) | 1,200 cats, 70 rabbits |
The municipality of Eindhoven collaborates with local animal shelters to promote responsible pet ownership and reduce shelter overcrowding. This initiative aligns with upcoming national regulations requiring mandatory chipping and registration for cats.
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Get your cat, rabbit or ferret chipped for free at Dierenasiel Eindhoven on Sunday 12 April
Residents of our municipality can have their cat, rabbit or ferret chipped for free at animal shelter ROZE on Kanaaldijk Noord 127A in Eindhoven on Sunday 12 April. With this initiative, the municipality and the animal shelter aim to prevent pets from ending up in shelters unnecessarily.
Thousands of animals end up in shelters every year. Since many of these animals are not chipped, the chances of them being reunited with their owners are slim. The free chip initiative on Sunday 12 April is intended as a preparation for the upcoming mandatory chipping and registration requirement for cats and to reduce the number of stray animals in spring and summer. Last year, the animal shelter took in around 1,200 cats and 70 rabbits. Making an appointment is mandatory and can be done via the animal shelter’s website.
There are a limited number of spots available: first come, first served. www.rozeindhoven.nl/chipactie