Wellington City Council are partnering with the SPCA to offer free microchipping for cats on Saturdays in May.

Following the Christchurch earthquake, more than 80% of microchipped cats were reunited with their owners, compared with only 15% of non-microchipped cats.

Microchipping your moggie can cost up to $150, but we're offering this safe, painless and permanent method of identification for free.

We recommend you arrive in plenty of time and ask that you keep your cat restrained in a cage or carry box.