According to statistics from Southern California’s municipal animal shelters, the Fourth of July is the day dogs are most likely to escape their homes; the loud noises associated with fireworks can cause animals to flee out of fear.
To help keep area pets safe this year, German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County has partnered up with the Long Beach Dog Park Association to co-sponsor a low cost microchip clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 20, at the Long Beach Dog Park, located at 5201 East Seventh Street.
Professionally trained technicians will administer Avid microchips. The $25 fee includes registration.
Pet guardians are invited to bring dogs, cats and rabbits to receive microchip identification. Dogs must be on leashes, and cats and rabbits must be in carriers in order to attend. All proceeds from the event will benefit orphaned German shepherd dogs throughout Southern California.
The Avid microchip is a tiny computer chip with an identification number programmed into it. The chip is small enough to fit into a hypodermic needle. Once an animal is injected with the chip, it can be identified throughout its life by this one-of-a-kind number.
In addition to protecting cherished pets, Avid microchips are used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to monitor and protect endangered wildlife.
For more information, go to www.gsroc.org and click on the events page or visit the Long Beach Dog Park Web site at www.geocities.com/lbDogPark/.
