FRHS offering $25 microchipping for dogs and cats ahead of fireworks season
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — As Independence Day approaches and fireworks begin lighting up the skies across the region, the Fayette Regional Humane Society (FRHS) is encouraging pet owners to take an important step to protect their pets by offering microchipping for dogs and cats for just $25 next week.
The special microchipping promotion will be available Tuesday, June 23 through Saturday, June 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day at the Fayette Regional Humane Society, located at 4 Commercial Avenue in Washington Court House.
The promotion is being offered ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, one of the busiest times of the year for lost pets. Loud fireworks and celebrations can cause even well-behaved animals to become frightened, panic, and escape from yards, homes, or leashes. Once lost, pets without permanent identification can be difficult to reunite with their families.
"Fireworks may be a celebration for people, but for many pets they can be terrifying," said Chief Humane Agent Brad Adams. "Every year we receive reports of dogs and cats that become frightened by fireworks and run away from home. Fortunately, we've also seen countless families reunited with their beloved pets because those animals had a microchip. A collar can come off, and tags can be lost, but a microchip provides permanent identification that can make all the difference when a pet goes missing. At the Fayette Regional Humane Society, every dog and cat that comes through our doors is scanned for a microchip. When a lost pet has a registered microchip, it often allows us to quickly identify the owner and make that reunion happen. We want to give pet owners an affordable opportunity to protect their pets before the holiday arrives."
A microchip is a small device, approximately the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted beneath a pet's skin. The procedure is quick, safe, and provides permanent identification that can be scanned by animal shelters, veterinarians, humane agents, and animal control officers nationwide. The microchip contains a unique identification number linked to the owner's contact information, helping reunite lost pets with their families.
All dogs and cats entering the Fayette Regional Humane Society are routinely scanned for microchips as part of the organization's intake process. When a microchip is detected, staff work diligently to contact the registered owner and facilitate a reunion whenever possible.
No appointment is necessary during the promotion. Pet owners are encouraged to bring dogs on leashes and cats in secure carriers.
For more information, contact the Fayette Regional Humane Society at 740-335-8126 or visit the shelter during regular business hours.