Free pet microchipping is on offer for Georges River pet owners at Carss Park Straw Bale Shed at Carwar Avenue Carss Park on 12 November 2023 from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
The Free Pet Microchipping Day will offer local pet owners the opportunity to have their beloved furry friend microchipped for free, with the offer available to dogs and cats. This crucial step can make all the difference in reuniting lost or runaway pets with their loving families in the event they get lost.
“Georges River Council is proud to provide this Free Pet Microchipping Day. Microchipping your pets is an essential aspect of responsible pet ownership, and this event organised by our team of rangers really reflects their commitment to the welfare of our community’s pets and keeping our community informed,” Mayor Elmir said.
“We’d like to invite all Georges River pet owners who have dogs or cats that aren’t yet microchipped to come to Carss Park Straw Bale Shed on 12 November and take advantage of our offer of free microchipping and to meet our passionate team of Council Rangers.”
Highlights of the event include:
- Free Microchipping: Pet owners are invited to bring their dogs and cats to the Carss Park Straw Bale Shed to have them microchipped at no cost. Microchipping provides a reliable means of identifying pets and plays a vital role in reuniting them with their families if they ever become lost.
- Friendly Council Rangers: Georges River Council’s experienced and compassionate rangers will be on-site throughout the event to engage with local animal lovers. They will be available to answer questions and provide guidance on responsible pet ownership, including registration and care.
- Complimentary Microchip Scanning: In addition to microchipping services, pet owners can take advantage of free microchip scanning. This service will assist pet owners in verifying the status of their pets’ existing microchips, ensuring their information is up-to-date and accurate. Council Rangers will be able to update microchip details for your pet if they are out of date by updating the Companion Animals Register for you after the event.
Mayor Sam Elmir said the initiative would help Council’s rangers in their efforts to manage the area’s stray cat populations and reduce the number of lost pets sent to animal shelters.
“Each year, many lost pets are transferred to animal shelters because their owner can’t be contacted,” Mayor Elmir said.
“By quickly identifying lost pet cats with their microchips, we can more efficiently distinguish between lost pets and stray street cats and ensure your pet can be returned to you quickly.”
The Companion Animals Act 1998 requires pet owners to have their pets microchipped and ‘Lifetime Registered’. This process assists councils to return lost pets that are found unattended or that have strayed from their owner’s property.
Microchipping and Lifetime Registration is a two-step process that requires dog and cat owners to:
- Have their pet microchipped by the time they are 12 weeks of age by a vet or accredited implanter.
- Lifetime Register their pet by 6 months of age.
