Free Pet Microchip Clinics and $5 Rabies shots offered by HSSM
Free Pet Microchip Clinics and $5 Rabies shots offered by HSSM
The Humane Society of South Mississippi will host a free pet microchip clinics this Saturday, May 8 at their location on Highway 49 from 10 am to 2 pm. During this clinic pets can also receive a rabies vaccination for $5.
“Nationally about 10 million pets stray from their homes each year,” said Dr. Jennifer Morris, HSSM veterinarian, “We offer free microchip clinics to the public in hopes to re-unite families and lower the number of lost animals that are brought to us.”
HSSM encourages owners to microchip their pets to protect against loss or theft. A study conducted by the University of Ohio found that return to owner rates was 20 times higher for cats and 2.5 times higher for dogs if they have a microchip.
A microchip is the size of a grain of rice and contains a unique number that is entered into a national database and linked to the owner’s personal information. To ensure that a pet will be returned to its owner, microchips can be scanned at most shelters, veterinarians’ offices, and animal control agencies.
Animals may receive a free microchip and a $5 rabies shot on Saturday, May 8 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The clinic will take place on the grounds of HSSM and participants are asked to park on the west side of the building.
Animals must be microchipped to receive the rabies shot.
For more information on the microchip clinics, pet adoption, volunteering, or donations please call 228-863-3354.
