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The Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) are joining forces with EveryPet for a community initiative aimed at enhancing animal safety through microchipping. This Saturday, local residents have an opportunity to get their pets microchipped at no cost, with services available for the first 150 participants.
In Jacksonville, when pets like dogs and cats find themselves lost, rescuers often depend on identification tools such as ID tags to reunite them with their owners. However, challenges arise if a pet loses its collar or if the contact information on the ID tag is outdated. In such situations, a microchip can serve as a crucial backup, providing a reliable method to identify and return pets to their families.
To address this need, the Jacksonville Humane Society and ACPS have partnered with EveryPet, a local low-cost clinic, to offer microchipping services to Duval County residents this weekend. The event will be held at EveryPet’s Norwood Avenue location, typically a venue for spay and neuter services for both community and domestic animals.
Scheduled for Saturday, November 29, the microchipping event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each Duval County family can bring up to two pets for the procedure. The initiative caters to friendly animals and encourages walk-ins, making it accessible for those seeking to ensure their pets’ safety. This collaboration underscores the importance of pet identification and the community’s commitment to animal welfare.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., EveryPet will see up to two pets per Duval County family for microchipping, with the first 150 attendees serviced for free. Friendly pets are welcome to come as walk-ins.Â
According to its website, the service is usually $25 per pet.
Microchipping is increasingly important as ACPS continues to pursue a change in its stray hold policy. The shelter wants to soon allow adoption of found animals after three days instead of six, meaning owners may have less time to track down their lost pets. ACPS says it will hold dogs and cats with registered microchips for the full six days.
Animals adopted from either shelter already come microchipped — but it’s important to make sure those chips have the most up to date information so that their family can be identified. That includes any changes in ownership, address or phone number.
JHS also recommends owners register their pets with Petco Love Lost, an online service for lost and found animals.
