Arlington residents with pets – don’t miss this opportunity! If your dog or cat does not have a microchip and/or needs to be vaccinated join us for a free microchip and vaccination clinic to help your pet(s) and the community.
Mark your calendars! This free clinic for pets of Arlington residents is made possible by community partner Operation Kindness. The event will be held in the Community Room of Arlington Animal Services at 1000 SE Green Oaks Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports that lost dogs with microchips have more than double the odds of being reunited with their families and the success rate is even higher with cats. See the AVMA Microchipping FAQ to learn more.
In addition to a microchip, it is important for pets to wear a collar and an identification (ID) tag with current owner contact information. If they become lost, it can make the difference in a quicker reunion if a neighbor finds your furry friend.
If a pet’s collar slips off while lost, a microchip leverages technology and adds another level of protection. When a pet is found without a collar and ID tag it can be scanned for a microchip by a veterinary clinic or the shelter to result in a happy reunion. If you move, or your telephone contact number changes, be sure to get the contact information updated on the microchip.
Keeping pets’ vaccinations current helps protect you, your pet and the community.
Wildlife is abundant in The American Dream City. The most common carriers of rabies are bats, foxes, raccoons and skunks. “Nearly all the pets and livestock that get rabies had not received vaccination or were not up to date on rabies vaccination,” states the Centers for Disease Control. “Most pets get rabies from having contact with wildlife.”
Be responsible and protect your treasured pets by making sure their vaccinations are current, they are microchipped, and microchip contact information is kept current.
Special appreciation to Operation Kindness for their partnership and for making this free clinic for pets of Arlington residents possible!
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