To promote the health and well being of animals  owned by eligible personnel, the Fort Carson  Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) offers vaccination  clinics and limited sick call clinics. For further information  or to schedule an appointment call 526-3803.

The clinic is located on the corner of Nelson and Harr  in Bldg. 6001.  If you own pets and live on Fort Carson, you must  abide by the following regulations, IAW FC Reg. 40-5  and the Fort Carson Family Housing Guide:

• Register your pets at the VTF within 10 days of  arrival, or after acquiring a new pet. Fort Carson residents  are limited to two pets in post quarters.
• Have all puppies and kittens vaccinated with an  initial series beginning at 6-8 weeks of age (and every 3-  4 weeks until 16 weeks of age), and annually thereafter.  Have all pets vaccinated for rabies at 16 weeks of age,  and annually thereafter. The rabies identification tag  must be placed on the animal’s collar.
• Have your dog and/or cat microchipped. This  involves placing a microchip, which is the size of a  grain of rice, underneath the skin in the shoulder area.  This is a means of permanent  identification and is  absolutely mandatory for  all residents on Fort  Carson who own a dog or  a cat.
• Provide adequate  food, water, and shelter for  all animals, and remove  animal waste daily.
• Animals must be  under proper control at all  times and cannot roam  free. Animals will not be  left unattended in vehicles.
• If you live off post  within the city limits of  Colorado Springs, dogs  and cats must be vaccinated  against rabies annually.  Dogs must be licensed  within 30 days of arrival,  and annually thereafter.  Contact the Veterinary  Treatment Facility for current  licensing agencies.  Pet care is available at the Fort Carson Veterinary Clinic.