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Second chance for the microchip clinic

Help lost pets return home quickly and safely
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NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH HUMANE SOCIETY
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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 its second Microchip Clinic of the year on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wayne Pitman Ford Lincoln Inc., located at 895 Woodlawn Rd. W., Guelph, Ont. 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 scan the pet for the microchip, which can ensure your pet’s safe ticket home.

“We have held six previous Microchip Clinics since 2017, where we have microchipped over 300 pets in total so far,” says 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.”

The Microchip Clinic is open to both dogs and cats, and the Guelph Humane Society is calling out to all cat owners to have their cat microchipped. Every day, the Guelph Humane Society receives several lost reports for cats that have gone missing, including indoor cats that have accidentally escaped. Many of these cats have no identification to help them return home.

The Guelph Humane Society also wants to remind pet owners that once a pet is microchipped, it is important to keep the registration information accurate. Keeping your contact information current is key, as people move and change addresses or phone numbers all the time. Thanks to microchips, the Guelph Humane Society has seen many animals reunited with their guardians.

For anyone interested in bringing their pet to our Microchip Clinic, please visit the website or call the Guelph Humane Society at 519-824-3091 to reserve your spot. Both cat and dog appointments will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost of the microchip implant is $35.

The Guelph Humane Society is committed to the safe return of your pet. All proceeds from this event will help the GHS provide care and medical treatment to animals in need in our community.

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