Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) is excited to announce its Mission Microchip event to offer free microchipping services through the end of the year to help keep pets safe and in their homes.
Studies show that more than five million animals enter shelters nationwide each year. Of those shelter animals, forty to sixty percent are lost pets. The unfortunate reality is that one in three pets will go missing at some point, sometimes at no fault of the owner. Even the most well-behaved dogs can get lost or run off unexpectedly. Microchipping dogs not only greatly increases the chances of reuniting these lost dogs with their owners, but it may also help reduce the crowding problem shelters are facing all over the US.
“After seeing how successful our Care on the Go events were, and how much services like microchips are needed, we knew this would be a great opportunity for our community,” said Communications Supervisor, Kim Powell. “The goal of the mission is to have all Maricopa County dogs microchipped, so they can easily be returned to their owners should they get lost or be separated.”
While MCACC already microchips every dog it adopts out, this event will give Maricopa County residents who may not have adopted their dog from one of its shelters the opportunity to receive free microchipping services for their beloved dog.
There is a limit of two pets per person, with a separate appointment required for each pet. These services are offered by appointment only, with available time slots open two weeks in advance. To schedule, visit maricopa.gov/215/Rabies-Vaccinations-and-Microchipping.
