In honor of National Microchipping Month, the Hall County Animal Shelter, located at 1688 Barber Road in Gainesville, will offer half-off microchipping services on June 26, 9:00-2:00.
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“If your pets aren’t microchipped, this is an event you don’t want to miss,” Hall County Animal Shelter Manager Stephanie Maloch said. “Microchips are a simple and affordable way to ensure your pet can find its way home sooner should it go missing. For one day only, until 2 p.m., we will be offering the service for just $10.”
A microchip is permanent identification technology that is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted just beneath the skin between the animal’s shoulder blades. Each microchip has a unique identification number that is linked to the pet owner’s contact information, such as their home address and phone number.
“Animal Control picks up stray animals on a daily basis,” Maloch said. “The first thing we do when these animals enter our shelter is scan them for a microchip. Without a microchip, the animal is less likely to be reunited with its family, increasing the likelihood that the animal remains in the shelter system longer.”
While a microchip cannot tell you the direct location of an animal’s whereabouts, it ensures a pet owner can be contacted if the microchipped pet is lost and found.
“A common misconception with microchips is that they track animals using GPS technology, and that is not the case,” Maloch said. “Microchips only allow us to connect with the pet owner, so it’s crucial to keep your contact information up to date throughout the life span of your pet.”
In conjunction with Microchipping Day, the Hall County Animal Shelter will also honor half-priced adoptions as part of its “Adoption Pool-ooza” event. While supplies last, each adoption comes with a complimentary water toy for the animal. Additionally, all adoptable dogs will receive a pup cup as a summer treat and enrichment activity.
“We have big things planned for the day, including a special ribbon cutting, so we hope the public will take some time to visit the shelter, celebrate the day with us and spend time with our adoptable animals so that they can be that much closer to finding their forever homes,” Maloch said.
For questions about microchipping or Adoption Pool-ooza, please contact the Hall County Animal Shelter at 678-450-1587.
To browse the shelter’s adoptable pets, please visit Hall County Animal Services online at hallcounty.org.”