Hawaiʻi County is hosting a free microchipping and dog licensing event will be held at the Cooper Center in Volcano on Saturday, October 19 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Dog owners can register their pets on-site for a fee of $2.10 for spayed or neutered dogs and $6.10 for unaltered dogs. Payments can be made via cash, check, or money order (checks payable to the County Director of Finance).
In addition to microchipping and licensing, the following partner organizations will provide additional services and resources:
- Aloha Ilio Rescue
- Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society
- Hawaiʻi Animal Kuleana Alliance
- Aloha Animal Alliance
- PetFix
Through a collaboration between Aloha Animal Alliance and Petco Love, the event will also offer free vaccines for dogs and cats. Dogs can receive Distemper and Parvo vaccines, while cats will be eligible for Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia vaccines. Additionally, PetFix will be on hand to register pets for their spay and neuter clinic.
This is just one of several events planned throughout the island this year.
In a press release Mayor Roth said, “We’re excited to offer our residents the opportunity to microchip their pets at no cost while also ensuring that all dogs are properly licensed. This event is another step in our commitment to enhancing public safety and animal welfare in Hawaiʻi County.”