
Microchipping can help dogs be returned to their owners, and keep them out of already overcrowded shelters, should they get lost or be separated.
With the busy holiday season on the horizon, November is the perfect time to get some peace of mind by having your pup microchipped, and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) can help.
Studies show that more than five million animals enter shelters nationwide each year. Of those shelter animals, 40 to 60 percent are lost pets. The County says that the unfortunate reality is that one in three pets will go missing at some point, sometimes at no fault of the owner. Even the most well-behaved dogs can get lost or run off unexpectedly. Microchipping dogs not only greatly increases the chances of reuniting these lost dogs with their owners, but it may also help reduce the crowding problem shelters are facing all over the U.S.
“After seeing how successful our Care on the Go events were, and how much services like microchips are needed, we knew this would be a great opportunity for our community,” said MCACC communications supervisor, Kim Powell. “The goal of the mission is to have all Maricopa County dogs microchipped, so they can easily be returned to their owners should they get lost or be separated.”
To receive a microchip through the Mission Microchip, register for an appointment. Times open up two weeks in advance. Learn more at www.maricopa.gov/5268/animal-care-and-control.