A free microchipping and open day at the Lithgow Animal Shelter has been hailed a huge success by organisers.
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Lithgow City Council held its second free microchipping day at the animal shelter on Saturday, March 11 and a total of 37 cats and dogs were chipped.
The rangers were happy with the level of community support and interest for this project, which helps to reunite lost animals with their owners and reduces the numbers of animals in the shelter.
Local businesses such as Woolworths, Petstock (Bathurst), Hartley Vet, the Ferro St vet, Bowenfels Veterinary Clinic and Lowes Mt Kennels all supplied items and prizes for the day.
One dog and a number of cats were rehomed during the morning as well.
A number of dogs are available for adoption from the shelter. For information about adopting any of the animals you can contact the ranger on 6354 9999.
Why microchip?
Microchipping is important for the lifetime traceability of your pet.
The microchip means that if your cat or dog goes missing, an authorised person can identify your animal.
The chip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted just under the skin between the shoulder blades at the back of the pet's neck.
Puppies and kittens must be 12 weeks of age or older to be microchipped.
Puppies and kittens under the age of six months had to be presented with a copy of their health passport or immunisation certificates to be eligible to be microchipped.