Microchipping: Ensure Your Pet’s Safe Return
At Young-Williams Animal Center, we understand that your pet is a beloved member of your family. Losing them can be incredibly distressing, but there’s a convenient way to increase the chances of a quick reunion—microchipping. Keep reading to learn how this tiny chip can make a huge difference for your pet’s safety!
To schedule an appointment, simply text or call us at 865.265.1456.
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What is Microchipping?
Microchipping is a quick and convenient process that provides your pet with a permanent form of identification. A tiny chip, about the size of a grain of rice, is gently placed just beneath your pet’s skin, causing minimal discomfort and requiring no recovery time. This chip holds a unique ID number linked to your contact information. Animal shelters, veterinarians, and other animal care professionals can scan the chip with a special device to reveal this ID number, allowing them to quickly access your contact details from a secure database and notify you about your pet’s whereabouts.
Why Microchip Your Pet?
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- Increases Chances of Reuniting: If your pet gets lost, professionals like animal shelters, veterinarians, and other animal care organizations can scan the chip. This reveals the ID number, allowing them to access your contact details and reach out to you quickly.
- Reliable and Secure: Unlike collars and tags that can fall off, a microchip stays with your pet for life, ensuring they can always find their way back to you.
- Free Registration: Registering your pet’s microchip is free, ensuring your contact information is accessible at any time.
How to Get Your Pet’s Chip
Getting your pet microchipped at Young-Williams Animal Center is both affordable and convenient. The cost is just $15 per pet, providing peace of mind at a great value. We offer microchipping services from Monday through Friday, between 2-5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, simply text or call us at 865.265.1456. Whether you’re welcoming a new furry friend or want to protect your longtime companion, schedule a microchipping appointment with us today!
About the Author:
Wyatt Baggett is the Marketing Associate at Young-Williams Animal Center. With over five years of experience working with shelter pets and a passion for animal welfare, he enjoys creating informative content for pet parents. When he’s not working, Wyatt enjoys hanging out with his three rescue dogs, thrifting, and hunting down the best eats around Knoxville.