Micro-Chipping Clinic
On Saturday February 27, 2010, the Watertown Humane Society will host a microchipping clinic from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Shelter which is located at 418 Water Tower Court in Watertown. The cost for microchipping is $20.00 per dog, cat or other pet.
For the safety of all animals and owners all dogs must be on a leash and all cats must be in a carrier.
Microchipping will be done on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the clinic.
Any questions can be answered by calling the Watertown Humane Society at (920) 261-1270
About Micro-Chipping
Microchipping is used to identify animals that are lost, stray, or are stolen. It consists of a small chip placed between the shoulder blades of a dog or cat, implanted by a 20-gauge needle. The chip itself is only the size of a grain or rice and holds a unique pre-programmed code that can be identified and read by a hand-held scanner. Veterinarians, animal shelters, and some breed rescue groups own these scanners. The chips are “universal”, which means that the scanner will detect a microchip from any of the microchipping companies.
The Watertown Humane Society uses chips from 24 PetWatch, and all animals adopted out from the Watertown shelter are microchipped as part of the adoption package, along with any testing and treatment necessary for the animal’s welfare. The process is very quick and nearly painless for a dog or cat, although there may be a slight swelling of the skin or a small amount of bleeding on any thin-skinned animal.
Qualified personnel will place the chips so that your dog or cat can be identified in case it is lost, has strayed, or is stolen.
