Hawaii Island Humane Society announces the start of microchip clinics on the first Saturdays of each month at locations convenient for Ka‘u District residents.
Hawaii Island Humane Society announces the start of microchip clinics on the first Saturdays of each month at locations convenient for Ka‘u District residents.
This Saturday’s HIHS microchip clinic will take place from 9 a.m.-noon in conjunction with the Ocean View Saturday Market.
The cost for microchipping is $10 per pet. Registration for future free spay neuter appointments also will be available.
According to HIHS, microchipping is permanent pet identification using a safe, simple injection of a microchip beneath the surface of the pet’s skin and between the shoulder blades. Microchipping is similar to a routine shot and no anesthetic is required.
The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is encoded with a unique identification number.
“Microchip identification can quickly identify lost pets and reunite them with their owners,” said HIHS executive director Donna Whitaker.
“We are pleased to be able to bring this technology to the residents of Ocean View and the more remote southern areas of our island on a regular monthly schedule.”
For more information, call 329-1175 or visit www.hihs.org.