103 Pets Micro-ChippedMore than 100 pets were micro-chipped on the weekend at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show. By Bass Coast Shire - 20th January 2003 - Back to News More than 100 pets were micro-chipped on the weekend at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show. Bass Coast Shire Council and Trovan conducted the micro-chipping day on Saturday 11 January at the Show.
"We were delighted with the number of pet owners who brought their pet to be micro-chipped," said Deb Amor, Senior Local Laws Officer. "Each of these pets is now permanently identified and can be returned to their owner if they are lost."
Ninety-eight dogs and 5 cats were micro-chipped on Saturday.
A micro-chipping day will be held on Phillip Island later in the year. For more details about micro-chipping your pet, contact Council’s Local Laws Unit on 5671 2211 or 5951 3311.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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