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.

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