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Veterinary Technology students put on helpful microchip service
Photos and story by James Hill
WHO: The Portland Community College Veterinary Technology program, located at the Rock Creek Campus, will host its second microchip event for dogs and cats.WHAT: This service injects a tracking microchip into the animal for the purpose of identifying the animal if it gets lost. Veterinary Technology students and veterinarians will be on site to do the microchip. Cost is $20 per animal.WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 28.WHERE: North Portland Veterinary Hospital, 3000 N. Lombard St., Portland. WHY: All proceeds will go to the Red Star program, part of the American Humane organization. The last event in May at the Rock Creek Campus attracted 90 animals that were chipped. About $1,800 was raised for the organization American Humane Red Star. For more information, call 503-614-7330.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »