Free Pet ‘Microchipping’ Offered at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe
Published on Thu, May 31, 2012 by Vicki Lubrin, Manager Snohomish County Licensing & Animal Control ServicesRead More County & State
On Sunday, June 10, 2012, Snohomish County resident dogs and cats brought to the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe between 10 AM and Noon can receive a free microchip. Up to 200 free microchips will be offered at this event. The Fair is located at 14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, west of Everett on US Hwy 2. The event will be held in the Pygmy Goat Barn – Bldg 608.
Cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be on a leash. This program is available to Snohomish County residents only.
The free microchip clinic is the 13th such event sponsored by the Snohomish County Animal Advisory Board in conjunction with the County Auditor’s Licensing & Animal Services Division, with support from volunteer veterinarians and vet techs.
“The goal of this program is to reduce shelter costs by returning lost and stray pets directly to their owners and promote responsible pet ownership”, said Carolyn Weikel, Snohomish County Auditor. “We want to thank the Evergreen State Fair for providing the space for this event”.
The cost of providing animal shelter services impacts local governments. The most effective way to reduce sheltering costs is to reduce the number of lost and stray animals brought to shelters. Lost pets with license tags and microchips are reunited faster with their owners reducing the number of pets that end up in local shelters annually.
The cost of the microchips is funded by the County’s Animal Benefit Bequest Fund. The fund was established in 1999 to provide funding and support for programs, activities, equipment and/or facilities for the benefit of animals in Snohomish County. Resources for this fund are gathered from donations, gifts, and bequests by persons, businesses, and organizations. Your donation is welcome to help continue this free program. Donations may be sent to Snohomish County Auditor – Animal Benefit Bequest Fund – 3000 Rockefeller Ave MS 306, Everett, WA 98201.
It’s Hip to Get a Chip!
Cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be on a leash. This program is available to Snohomish County residents only.
The free microchip clinic is the 13th such event sponsored by the Snohomish County Animal Advisory Board in conjunction with the County Auditor’s Licensing & Animal Services Division, with support from volunteer veterinarians and vet techs.
“The goal of this program is to reduce shelter costs by returning lost and stray pets directly to their owners and promote responsible pet ownership”, said Carolyn Weikel, Snohomish County Auditor. “We want to thank the Evergreen State Fair for providing the space for this event”.
The cost of providing animal shelter services impacts local governments. The most effective way to reduce sheltering costs is to reduce the number of lost and stray animals brought to shelters. Lost pets with license tags and microchips are reunited faster with their owners reducing the number of pets that end up in local shelters annually.
The cost of the microchips is funded by the County’s Animal Benefit Bequest Fund. The fund was established in 1999 to provide funding and support for programs, activities, equipment and/or facilities for the benefit of animals in Snohomish County. Resources for this fund are gathered from donations, gifts, and bequests by persons, businesses, and organizations. Your donation is welcome to help continue this free program. Donations may be sent to Snohomish County Auditor – Animal Benefit Bequest Fund – 3000 Rockefeller Ave MS 306, Everett, WA 98201.
It’s Hip to Get a Chip!
