MICROCHIPS
Microchips help recover lost or stolen pets. Microchips are now being offered at the Humane Society - Waterville Area. The cost is $25.00; the chip is registered with www.24petwatch.com .
More than 10 million pets are lost and stolen each year.
More than half of all impounded dogs and cats are without collars by the time they arrive at the shelter.
Only 16% of dogs and 2% of cats entering animal care control facilities are reclaimed by their owners.
56% of the dogs and 72% of the cats received by the shelter are euthanized because the animals have no form of identification.
Collar tags can be lost and tattoos can fade or be altered, but microchips are permanent and tamper-resistant.
One microchip together with one-time fee, and the animal is protected for life. |
