Have you ever considered what would happen if your dog or cat went A.W.O.L.? How would you find your furry buddy if he or she were to wind up in a shelter? Microchipping can be the key to reuniting lost pets with their owners and can even save a pet’s life.
PETstock is holding its annual Microchip Blitz in October to lower the cost of the procedure for owners and ensure that more of Australia’s pets can be easily identified if they become lost.
The microchipping event will be held on Saturday October 21 and Sunday 22, 2017, at PETstock stores across Australia.
Microchipping at the event will cost $10 per pet – just a fraction of the standard price, which can cost up to $80. Owners are encouraged to bring in dogs, cats and small animals. Unfortunately, horses, livestock, birds and reptiles will not be eligible.
National Project Manager for the PETstock Microchip Blitz, Christine Robertson, says that last year’s inaugural national blitz resulted in 8,210 animals being microchipped. This year, PETstock is aiming to microchip 10,000 pets, which will have a significant impact on allowing more lost animals to be identified and returned to their owners quickly and safely.
“Even though microchipping is compulsory in most states, there are still thousands of pets that fall through the cracks. When those animals that aren’t microchipped get lost, the panic that is felt by their pet parents is devastating, especially when they realise that a simple $10 chip could have made all the difference.
“Once microchipped, pets can be tracked down online or through the local vet, so keeping registration details updated is also a must,” Robertson says.
Pet parents are encouraged visit www.petstock.com.au from mid-September to find out if their local store is participating and book a time slot. Times will vary from store to store
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