INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Animal Care & Control, the Humane Society of Indianapolis and Seyferts® are partnering to encourage all pet owners to foster responsible pet ownership and have their pets microchipped on “Chip Day.”
WHEN: Saturday, April 3rd 12-4pm WHERE: Northside: Humane Society of Indianapolis7929 N. Michigan Rd. Southside: Indianapolis Animal Care & Control2600 S. Harding St.
A microchip is safe, quick and easy lifetime protection that takes just minutes to complete. Should your pet become lost or stolen, your pet can be scanned by any shelter or vet and the microchip identification will assist in its return.
According to the Revised Code of the Consolidated City and County, Sec. 531-202, a person who owns a dog or cat in the city shall ensure that it bears a permanent means of identification at all times, such that the owner of a lost or stolen dog or cat can be ascertained quickly and easily. The means of identification required shall include either: a microchip implanted in the dog or cat which bears a registered identification number ; or, a permanent tag attached to a durable collar worn at all times by the dog or cat, and bearing the owner's current name, address and telephone number.
Chip your pet on “Chip Day” for only $10 – A small price to pay for your pet’s safety and well being… it’s the law! And if that’s not enough, thanks to Seyfert’s®, chipping your pet also means a bag of chips for you!
“Chip Day” is part of a national public awareness campaign formed by the American Humane Association that unites thousands of local shelters, veterinary clinics, animal care and control agencies, and other humane agencies in the common goal of educating pet owners about the benefits of tagging their companion animals.
For more information please call Indianapolis Animal Care & Control at 317.327.1397 or the Humane Society of Indianapolis at 872.5650.