Free Microchipping at Columbia Animal Services!

Name: Free Microchipping at Columbia Animal Services!
Start: 2024-09-22T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-22T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 127 Humane Ln, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29209

Schedule

Sun Sep 22 2024 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

127 Humane Ln, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29209 | Columbia, SC

Free Microchipping at Columbia Animal Services!
📍 Location: Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane
📅 When: Sunday September 22nd
⏰ Time: 1 - 4 PM
🗺️ Eligibility: City of Columbia and Richland County residents only. Proof of residency required.
🐶 Requirements:
Dogs and cats only.
Must be on a leash and collar or in a carrier.
Must be at least 8 weeks old and able to be safely handled.
No appointment necessary.
Why Microchip Your Pet?
Microchips are a crucial tool in reuniting lost pets with their families. Unlike collars and tags, which can easily be removed or lost, a microchip provides a permanent form of identification. This tiny device, implanted just under your pet’s skin, carries a unique ID number linked to your contact information. In the unfortunate event that your dog gets lost, shelters and veterinarians can scan the microchip to quickly find you. It is important to ensure your pet's microchip is registered and your contact information is kept up-to-date.
🔑 Benefits of Microchipping:
- Increases the chances of reuniting lost pets with their owners.
- Reduces the number of stray animals entering shelters.
- Provides a permanent and reliable form of identification.
Animal Mission of the Midlands will also be on-site handing out spay & neuter vouchers for participating residents! Spaying and neutering your pets is beneficial for their health, reducing the risk of certain cancers and infections, and often lead to decreased behavioral issues. Additionally, these procedures help control the pet population by preventing unwanted litters, which in turn reduces the number of animals in shelters and decreases euthanasia rates.
Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to protect your furry family member and contribute to a safer, happier community for pets and their owners.