Source: News 3 LV
Starting August 4, all dogs and cats over four months old in unincorporated Clark County in Nevada must be microchipped under a new mandate designed to improve pet recovery and reduce shelter populations. The initiative aims to streamline the process of reuniting lost pets with their families and ease the burden on local animal shelters. To support compliance, Clark County is partnering with animal welfare organizations to offer microchipping services at a discounted rate of $5.
County officials are urging pet owners not only to take advantage of this low-cost service but also to ensure that their contact information associated with the microchip is accurate and up to date. This proactive measure reflects a broader effort to enhance animal welfare and responsible pet ownership in the region. By increasing the number of microchipped pets, the county hopes to significantly reduce the number of unclaimed animals entering shelters each year.