Beginning today, the Moose Jaw Humane Society will be hosting a microchipping clinic throughout the month of August, giving pet owners in Moose Jaw and area a chance to microchip their pets with little to no hassle.
Microchipping is the most reliable form of pet identification, says the Humane Society, as it is tamper-proof and permanent in ways that collars with tags, tattoos or GPS collars are not.
The Humane Society receives reports of lost pets every week, and so the shelter encourages pet owners to consider choosing pet identification so that lost pets can be returned to their homes more easily. Microchips also provide proof of ownership and are a life-long safety measure for pets and owners.
The clinic will be available to community members on Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all throughout the month of August.
Pet owners are asked to make an appointment, to help the shelter follow social distancing protocols and ensure the safety of visitors. Owners can bring in more than one pet from their household.
To help encourage pet owners to consider microchipping, the clinic’s rate will be dropped to $20 for the first two pets and $15 for additional pets brought on the same day.
To book an appointment for the microchipping clinic, contact the Humane Society at (306) 692-1517.
