Registration (microchip) Available Next Week
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Jul 3, 2010, 0 Comments
Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Laredo, TX-Starting Wednesday July 7th registration through a microchip will be available with participating veterinarians, pet shops and the animal shelter, others may be added in the future.
Registration highlights:
a. Registration is through microchip and required by city ordinance however the public has a year to register their pets (August 2011).
b. If one microchips their pet now it is $5.00 with:
- Local Veterinarians (ask if participating, microchip will be done with pet vaccination)
- Pet Land, 7901 San Dario Ave (Tuesdays 4-7 pm)
- Puppy Palace, 802 Chihuahua (Tuesdays 11 am-8pm)
- Animal Shelter, 2500 Gonzalez (Mon-Fri from 1-5pm)
c. Throughout the year, special CLHD clinics will also conduct registration.
The City of Laredo Health Department urges pet owners to have their pets registered now. The microchip is safe, relatively painless and fast. Each microchip has a unique identification code for each pet. The information gathered will enhance pet health verification and pet identification.
For more information on the new animal control ordinance and microchip registration please visit the City of Laredo webpage at http://www.cityoflaredo.com/health/health.htm
