The fact that two dogs have been returned to their owners after nine and thirteen year absences shows microchipping works, said the Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Stephen Bali.
“It proves microchipping is a permanent record of animal ownership and I encourage all pet owners to take advantage of our free microchipping service.
“Each year, our Animal Holding Facility reunites hundreds of animals with their owners, mostly because they have been micro chipped.”
Blacktown City Council will hold a microchipping day at their Animal Holding Facility.
Blacktown City residents get the first two animals per household chipped for free, and there is a $15 charge for each additional pet.
“Those people unfortunate enough not to live in the council area will be charged $20 per animal.”
On January 13, Linda Drake from Tregear was reunited with her 13-year-old Shar Pei Cujo, 13 years after he was stolen as an eight week old pup. The week before, Zoe Erwin was reunited after nine years with her Maltese terrier, Roxy.
“It shows our dedicated Animal Re-homing team is prepared to do what it takes to reunite pets with their families.
“In both cases it took a lot of work to track down the owners; there had been house moves, telephone number changes and address changes to work out.
Ms Drake wholeheartedly supports microchipping, and strongly urges all pet owners to make sure their animals are either microchipped, or the information is up to date.
‘‘It just goes to show how important it is to get your pets microchipped. I always thought microchipping was a waste of time and money but now I vouch for it.”
