Free Microchip Clinic: The 100 Chip Challenge!

Free Microchip Clinic: The 100 Chip Challenge!

Microchipping your pet is a simple, effective way to to be reunited with a lost pet. Come get it done for FREE! Door prizes & giveaways!

By Sunshine State Humane Society

Date and time

Saturday, June 14 · 10am - 1pm EDT

Location

Polk State College - Lakeland Campus

3425 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, FL 33803

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Free Microchip Event: The 100 Chip Challenge!

Come join us at Polk State College - Lakeland Campus for a paw-some event! We're offering FREE microchipping for dogs and cats. Our goal is to microchip 100 dogs and cats for free, helping to improve return-to-owner rates. Bonus: We will be giving away Door Prizes at random to people who get their pets microchipped! Prizes are reserved for people getting their pets chipped at this event only.

All dogs must be on a leash (no retractable leashes, please). All cats must be in carriers. Two pets per individual or family.

Tickets

Frequently asked questions

What is a microchip?

A microchip is a tiny electronic chip, about the size of a grain of rice, that’s placed under your pet’s skin. It contains a unique ID number that will help reunite your pet, if the pet is lost.

Is microchipping painful for the pet?

The procedure is quick and similar to a routine vaccination; most pets barely react.

Is microchipping the same as GPS tracking?

No, microchips do NOT track location.

Isn't a tag on the pet's collar enough?

While ID tags are great, they can fall off or be removed. A microchip is a permanent form of ID that stays with your pet for life, giving them a better chance of being returned to you.

Do I need to update my information after microchipping?

Yes! Always update phone number and/or address on the microchip should you move during the pet's lifetime.

Do I need a ticket?

Yes, please choose a time frame that works for you and print a free ticket.

How many pets can I get microchipped for free at this event.

In order to make it fair for everyone, we will microchip a maximum of 2 pets per individual or family.

I'd like to get 2 pets microchipped. How many tickets should I download?

You would download 2 tickets - 1 for each pet.

If it's free, why do I need a ticket?

We have supplies to microchip 100 pets. The ticket reserves one of those microchips.

Anything else I need to know?

Please have your dog on a non-retractable leash. Cats must be in a carrier. Two pets per individual or family.

Organized by

Sunshine State Humane Society