Microchipping
The
Case for Microchipping:
While microchipping appears new to some people,
it has been designed to solve an age old problem: recovering lost
pets. When considering whether or not to microchip your pet, here
are some facts you should keep in mind. 1.
More than 10 million pets are lost and stolen each year.
2.
More than half of all impounded dogs and cats are without collars
by the time they arrive at the shelter.
3.
Only 16% of dogs and 2% of cats entering animal care control facilities
are reclaimed by their owners.
4.
56% of the dogs and 72% of the cats received by the shelters are
euthanized because the animals have no form of identification.
5.
Collar tags can be lost and tattoos can fade or be altered, but
HomeAgain microchips are permanent and tamper-resistant.
6.
One HomeAgain microchip together with a one-time enrollment fee,
and the animal is protected for life.
7.
3,000 to 4,000 lost pets are recovered each month as a result of
the HomeAgain Microchip Identification System.
8.
Spay/Neuter, vaccinate, and microchip is a three-step program of
responsible pet care endorsed by veterinarians around the country.
9.
Microchipping with HomeAgain is fast, affordable, and painless for
the animal.
10.
The HomeAgain Microchip Identification System is available for all
dogs and cats.
All Humane Society of Tom Green County companion pets are microchipped
before being placed into an adoptive family. If you would like to
have your pet microchipped by the Humane Society of Tom Green County,
please call 325-653-8056 to find out when our next microchipping
service will be offered.
For
more information, call the Humane Society at
(325) 653-8056 or email us at TomGreenHumane@zipnet.us.
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