It breaks my heart every time I see a post about a lost pet on social media. I can't imagine what it's like to lose a furry family member. Well, here's something that will definitely help local residents reunite with their lost pets.
New pet microchip scanning station opens in Cedar Springs
In a first in Michigan, the Kent County Animal Shelter has installed a 24-hour microchip scanning station. Located at 4191 17 Mile Rd, outside of Kent County North Campus in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Northeast.
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Kent County Animal Shelter
The Kent County Animal Shelter said the location was chosen specifically to alleviate the transportation challenges residents of northern Kent County face when removing their pets from the shelter.
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Angela Hollinshead, director of the Kent County Animal Shelter, said many owners are unable to pick up their pets due to transportation to the shelter or time off from work. Her new 24-hour microchip identification system allows families to reunite with their pets before they are taken to a shelter.
The initiative is part of the Kent County Animal Shelter's goal to improve the rate at which owners adopt lost dogs. The shelter says that even though the number of stray dogs entering its shelters increased by nearly 200% in 2019, the number of owners coming to pick up their pets has decreased significantly. As a result, evacuation centers will be over capacity.
The shelter also recently donated scanners to local Kent County law enforcement agencies.
How to use Kent County's new pet microchip identification system
The new microchip scanning station is housed in a secure weatherproof case. Instructions written in Spanish and English are posted on a nearby wall.
Kent County Animal Shelter
Here's what to do:
Click here to learn more about microchipping your pet.
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