LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A $5 pet microchipping service is a part of a brand new program by Clark County to assist preserve cats and canine out of shelters and with their households.
The service comes upfront of the county’s obligatory pet microchipping requirement, which takes impact on Aug. 4, for residents in unincorporated Clark County. As a part of the adjustments to CCC Title 10, every canine or cat over 4 months of age have to be implanted with microchip identification per CCC 10.08.070(b).
The brand new county program is in partnership with three native animal welfare organizations: Hearts Alive Village, Heaven Can Wait Animal Society, and Nevada SPCA.
“Too many pets are ending up in our shelters and rescues as a result of there isn’t a strategy to establish the place house is for them,” Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft said. “By making microchipping obligatory and partnering with native non-profits to supply this service at low-cost, we’re making pet security and animal well-being extra accessible.”
By linking pets to up-to-date proprietor info, microchips preserve animals out of crowded shelters, resulting in sooner, happier homecomings. When pets are discovered, shelters, veterinarians, and animal management officers can scan them and instantly contact their households, diverting and lowering shelter stays.
Microchipping is by appointment solely – area is restricted
Microchips are $5 per pet
Microchip appointments will solely be out there on Wednesdays (beginning March fifth, 2025) from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Microchipping is accessible for each cats and canine
Restrict of 3 pets per family
Canine have to be on a leash
Cats have to be in a pet service
For pets already microchipped, officers urge homeowners to confirm and replace their contact info with the chip registry. Outdated info can delay or forestall reunification, even when the pet is chipped.
These concerned about signing up for a microchipping appointment can achieve this HERE.
For extra details about the microchipping requirement and to discover a collaborating animal welfare group collaborating on this program close to you, CLICK HERE.
