Losing a pet can be a stressful situation, and when pets don’t have any identification it can be even more worrisome.
The Guelph Humane Society is hosting a Microchip Clinic for pet owners on Sept. 15 at the Marden Community Centre, located at 7391 Marden Rd. in Guelph-Eramosa.
Microchips provide a safe and effective way to help lost pets return home quickly and safely.
A microchip, which is the size of a grain of rice, is permanently implanted in the pet and stored with a unique identification number linking the pet to the owner’s contact information, thereby increasing the likelihood of pets being reunited with their owner, if they become lost.
Microchipping is a common and safe procedure, and only takes a few seconds to complete.
When a pet is found, animal shelters and veterinary clinics can scan the pet for the microchip, which can ensure your pet’s safe ticket home.
“We are very excited to be hosting our third Microchip Clinic of the year,” said Lisa Veit, associate director of the Guelph Humane Society.
“The Guelph Humane Society is committed to reuniting as many lost pets with their owners as possible, and proper permanent identification is key to helping us bring pets and their families back together.”
While collars and tags are always recommended, collars can become lost or come off if an animal escapes the home, which is why microchips are an important additional tool in helping lost pets return home.
The Guelph Humane Society has seen many animals be reunited with their guardians thanks to microchip identification.
“We encourage pet owners whose pets are not currently microchipped to register for the Microchip Clinic and join us on September 15,” Veit said.
The Guelph Humane Society also wants to remind pet owners that a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate.
“Keeping your contact information current is key, as people move and change addresses or phone numbers all the time,” Veit said.
Anyone interested in bringing their pet the Microchip Clinic can visit goo.gl/kZyppH or call the Guelph Humane Society at 519-824-3091 to reserve a spot.
Cat appointments will be scheduled between 9am and 12pm, and dog appointments will be scheduled between 1 and 4pm. The cost of the microchip implant is $35.
All proceeds from the event will help the GHS provide care and medical treatment to animals in need in the community.
