PHOENIX, AZ – Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) will be offering free microchips at its West shelter in celebration of National Pet ID Week starting April 17th-23street. National Pet ID Week happens every year and reminds pet owners about all the steps they can take to ensure their pet has the best chance of recovery in the event that their animal goes missing.
Studies show that more than five million animals enter shelters nationwide each year. Of those animal shelters, forty to sixty percent are lost pets. The unfortunate reality is that one in three pets will go missing at some point, sometimes through no fault of the owner. Even the best-behaved dogs can get lost or run off unexpectedly. Microchipping dogs will not only greatly increase the chances of reuniting these lost dogs with their owners, but it may also help reduce overcrowding problems facing shelters across the US.
“I think it’s great that we hold events like this so that all dog owners in Maricopa County can receive the benefits of microchipping for free,” said Communications Supervisor, Kim Powell. “There’s no better time than National Pet ID Week to stop by our West shelter to make sure your dog is given the correct microchip identification during our free event.”
MCACC is excited to offer free microchipping services for all seven days of National Pet ID Week. While MCACC already microchips every dog it adopts out, this event will give Maricopa County residents who may not have adopted their dog from one of its shelters the opportunity to receive free services by microchipping for their beloved dog.
To receive a microchip during National Pet ID Week, please register for an appointment.
Event Details:
What: Free microchipping in celebration of National Pet ID Week
When: April 17 to April 23, 2024 from 12pm-4pm
Where: Animal Care and Control in Maricopa County
Western Refuge: 2500 S. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009
How: Register here.
Pet homelessness is a community issue that requires community collaboration. Vaccines, microchipping, and adoption are the pillars to combat pet homelessness. We encourage community members to take advantage of this free resource to help ensure the welfare of our community’s pets.
About MCACC:
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control is a public animal shelter dedicated to finding good outcomes for lost, surrendered and stray dogs.
