The City of Amarillo Animal Management & Welfare Department (AAMW) is offering a free micro-chipping event for pets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 13 at El Alamo Park, 1621 S. Houston St.
The free micro-chipping service is provided through a grant by PetSmart Charities. Related documents for the public for this micro-chipping service will be available in Spanish.
Micro-chipping is a vital tool for pet retention purposes.
Dogs and cats are eligible for the micro-chipping service, but cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be leashed.
The service will be provided on a first come-first served basis.
AAMW is in need of volunteers for this event. For more information, call the AAMW shelter at (806) 378-6033 or visit the AAMW shelter, 3501 S. Osage St. Volunteers must be registered before the event.
Also for more information contact City of Amarillo Communications Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.
-City of Amarillo
