A joint venture to help dogs be reunited with their owners swiftly is being served up through free pop up microchipping clinics in Isaac’s open spaces.
A joint venture to help dogs be reunited with their owners swiftly is being served up through free pop up microchipping clinics in Isaac’s open spaces.
The Chip N Check program, powered by Isaac Regional Council’s Paws-itive Blueprint for Responsible Dog Ownership, is a great opportunity for pet owners to save money on something that is compulsory by law.
All dogs from 12 weeks of age are required to be microchipped and Council is offering this great service to residents for free in proud partnership with Clermont Veterinary Surgery and Moranbah Veterinary Clinic.
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said Council’s number one priority is to reunite owners with their four-legged family member and a microchip is the best chance a lost pet has at going home.
“For the first time in Isaac’s history, we are genuinely proud and excited to work with our local Isaac vets to deliver this free and crucial service,” Mayor Baker said.
“How many times do we see lost and wandering dogs? It’s too many and it’s our job as a community to encourage responsible dog ownership and microchipping is amongst it.
“A microchip is permanent identification and for the first time free of charge, it’s peace of mind for Isaac’s dog owners.”
Cr Simon West, who chairs the Domestic Dog Advisory Committee, said a microchip – the size of a grain of rice – is implanted near the dog’s shoulders.
