Microchipping: A Lifesaving Investment for Your Pet
Even responsible pet owners can lose their pets and its a heart wrenching experience. Fortunately, microchipping offers a simple and effective way to increase the chances of reuniting lost pets with their owners. In this article we explore the importance of microchipping, how it can provide peace of mind and support PASH in our mission to promote animal welfare in the Pacific.
What is Microchipping?
A microchip is a small, electronic device about the size of a grain of rice that is implanted under the skin of your pet, typically between the shoulder blades. Each microchip contains a unique identification number that can be registered with a national pet recovery database, allowing veterinarians, animal shelters, and rescue organisations to identify lost pets and reunite them with their owners.
Benefits of Microchipping:
Microchipping offers several benefits for both pets and their owners:
Permanent Identification: Unlike collars and tags, which can be lost or removed, microchips provide a permanent form of identification, ensuring your pet can be identified even if they become lost or separated from their collar.
Increased Chance of Reunion: Pets with microchips are much more likely to be reunited with their owners if they are lost or stolen. Animal shelters and vet clinics routinely scan lost pets for microchips, allowing them to quickly identify the owner and be returned home.
Proof of Ownership: In cases of disputed ownership or legal disputes, microchips provide irrefutable proof of ownership, helping to resolve conflicts and ensure that pets are returned to their rightful owners.
The good news is that every shelter animal from PASH is desexed and microchipped as part of their health check up!
Supporting PASH:
By microchipping your pets, you're not only protecting them from loss or theft but also supporting PASH in our mission to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare in the Pacific. Your support enables PASH to provide microchipping services, reunite lost pets with their owners, and advocate for the well-being of animals across Fiji.
Schedule a microchipping appointment for your pet, share this article with someone else or donate to help fund PASH’s vital programs and services. Together, we can ensure that every animal in Fiji has the best chance of finding their way back home and that every animal is safe.
