N. Hempstead Animal Shelter to Offer Free Microchips for Dogs, Cats

All dog and cat owners living in the Town of North Hempstead has been offered the perfect chance to microchip their pets for free through the Town’s first ever “Pet Microchip Clinic” on Saturday.

A microchip as small as a grain of rice will be easily implanted under the skin of the pet. If the cat or dog ever goes missing, the microchip will help reunite them with their owners.

The event will be held at the Town’s Animal Shelter, located at 75 Marino Ave. in Port Washington, on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“Having dogs and cats microchipped is a great benefit for pet owners,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “This free service will give them the peace of mind that if their pet is ever lost, they will still be able to identify them.”

Pre-registration is required and microchips are limited. Call 311 or 516-869-6311 to reserve your spot.

Anyone who participates in the clinic will leave with information from PetLink, a tag and a microchip identification card with the chip number.

All dog owners must bring a valid license at the time of registration and cat owners must show proof of current rabies vaccination certificate (tags will not be accepted as proof.)

The microchips will be inserted by a licensed veterinarian and/or licensed veterinary technician.

The clinic is sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead and the Animal Shelter’s not-for-profit partner, The Shelter Connection.

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