Monthly Microchip Clinic Watauga Humane Society has partnered with Dr. Cara Roten-Henson of Animal Medical Center of Boone to offer an affordable monthly pet identification microchip clinic to the public. The first microchip clinic was held Saturday, February 12th, 2005. Twelve animals were microchipped. Microchipping is the process of embedding a tiny microchip under a pet’s skin. The microchip contains a unique identification number and is small enough to be injected with a hypodermic needle. When an animal enters a shelter or research facility, he or she is immediately scanned with a microchip detector. This detector reads the microchip number and displays it on a screen. The number is then called into a 24-hour hotline to identify the pet’s owner. A collar and tags may be lost or removed, but a microchip is a permanent lifelong ID system. We encourage every pet owner to take advantage of our monthly microchip clinic and protect your pet. The fee is $25 and proceeds benefit WHS. Clinics are held at Animal Medical Center of Boone (1582 Old 421 South) from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon. No appointment is necessary. Please bring proof of current rabies. For more information please call the Watauga Humane Society 264.7865 Upcoming Microchip Clinic Dates: * October 15th * November 19th * December 17th