COLUMBIA, S.C. — Anything from thunderstorms to fireworks to an unintentionally open gate or door can lead to your cat or dog getting out of the safety of your home. Microchipping might be the solution.
Taylor Addams is the community outreach coordinator at PETS Inc in West Columbia. Addams says, “The only way we’re able to get them back safely to their owners is by them being microchipped. A lot of people have the belief that in order to microchip, your pet needs to have surgery done. That’s not the case.”
A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted beneath the skin with a needle. Approximately five minutes are needed for the insertion of the chip, which contains a unique identification number that can be scanned by veterinarians, animal shelters, and rescue organizations so that your pet can be returned to you safely.
Microchipping your pet ensures their safety and increases their chances of a happy reunion if they go missing. On average, the procedure costs about $25–$60 dollars.
All of the animals at PETS Inc are microchipped before adoption.
