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The Niagara County Department of Health is offering free dog and cat microchipping to area pet owners.
In cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security and Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Department of Health will hold a regional emergency animal sheltering exercise at the CCE complex from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 in the Merchants Building.
During this exercise the county will test the regional Mutual Aid Agreement, shelter set-up, and identification and tracking capabilities with county animal response volunteers. The department acquired the micro-chips through the Department of Homeland security to build animal identification and tracking capabilities in disasters. The microchip insertion includes a free lifetime enrollment in the National Animal Recovery Database.
The American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) unit provided a free microchip scanner for checking pets before and after microchip insertion. Animal emergency volunteers will perform pre-insertion scanning. Dr. Kristen Ruest of the The Village Vet of Lewiston, along with her staff, has volunteered to insert microchips. Dr. Ruest volunteers for a number of animal initiatives in Niagara County, including spaying and neutering programs for low income pet owners.
Pet owners who wish to participate must register for a free time slot appointment by calling 439-7439.
At the event, all cats and dogs must be restrained with leashes or confined in animal carriers. Pets should be up to date with rabies vaccinations prior to attending this event.
Community members interested in volunteering for participation on the Niagara County Animal Response Team should contact the Niagara County Department of Health Division of Planning, Preparedness and Public Information at 439-7439.
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The Niagara County Department of Health is offering free dog and cat microchipping to area pet owners.
In cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security and Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Department of Health will hold a regional emergency animal sheltering exercise at the CCE complex from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 in the Merchants Building.
During this exercise the county will test the regional Mutual Aid Agreement, shelter set-up, and identification and tracking capabilities with county animal response volunteers. The department acquired the micro-chips through the Department of Homeland security to build animal identification and tracking capabilities in disasters. The microchip insertion includes a free lifetime enrollment in the National Animal Recovery Database.
The American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) unit provided a free microchip scanner for checking pets before and after microchip insertion. Animal emergency volunteers will perform pre-insertion scanning. Dr. Kristen Ruest of the The Village Vet of Lewiston, along with her staff, has volunteered to insert microchips. Dr. Ruest volunteers for a number of animal initiatives in Niagara County, including spaying and neutering programs for low income pet owners.
Pet owners who wish to participate must register for a free time slot appointment by calling 439-7439.
At the event, all cats and dogs must be restrained with leashes or confined in animal carriers. Pets should be up to date with rabies vaccinations prior to attending this event.
Community members interested in volunteering for participation on the Niagara County Animal Response Team should contact the Niagara County Department of Health Division of Planning, Preparedness and Public Information at 439-7439.
Send an email to news@eastniagarapost.com with "email update" in the subject line.
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