All dogs and cats adopted from Rock County Humane Society are microchipped to assist them in finding their way home should they ever become lost!
What are microchips and how do they work?
Microchips are small chips, about the size of a grain of rice, which are implanted beneath the skin of the animal between the shoulder blades. Each chip has a unique identifying number, which is registered to the pet's owner. If your pet becomes lost or separated from you, shelters, veterinarians, and even some police departments can scan the animal and quickly reunite you!
Microchips are a permanent method of identifying pets and their owners. They should be used in addition to collars and ID tags, which allow anyone who finds your pet easy access to your contact information, but may fall off or be removed.
Microchip services for the community
We strongly recommend microchipping all companion cats and dogs, and offer 24 PetWatch microchips to the public for only $30.
No appointments are necessary during business hours, although we recommend calling ahead so we can have someone ready to help you when you arrive. Appointments are available on Wednesdays between the hours of 9am-4pm.
For everyone's safety, cats must be in carriers and dogs must be on leashes when visiting the shelter.
Benefits of a 24 PetWatch Microchip:
- Inexpensive: RCHS chips companion cats and dogs for only $30!
- Free registration: There are no additional costs or paperwork to register your pet. RCHS completes the registration for you at the time of implantation so your pets are protected as soon as they walk out the door!
- 24/7 Pet Recovery Service: 24 PetWatch's pet recovery service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to reunite you with your lost pet.
- Free online account: Your 24 PetWatch microchip comes with a free online account to easily update your pet's photos and keep your contact information up to date!
- Free microchip ID tag to keep on your pet's collar or on your own keychain!
Get your pets chipped:
- Cost: $30 per animal for companion cats and dogs
- Appointments: No appointments necessary during open shelter hours. Call ahead (608-752-5622) to ensure we have someone available to help you or to make an appointment for Wednesdays.
- What to bring: Your cat or dog must arrive in a carrier (cats) or on a leash (dogs). As part of the registration process, you will also be asked to provide an emergency contact person. RCHS recommends you select someone outside of your household, who would be able to be contacted if your pet was lost while you were out of town or otherwise unreachable. You will need a first and last name plus up to two phone numbers for your emergency contact.
- Location: RCHS Main shelter Get directions!
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