Woods Humane Society offers four free microchip clinics in May

Woods Humane Society will hold four free, appointment-only microchip clinics in May at its San Luis Obispo and North County locations on May 6, 8, 20 and 22, with microchips registered through 24PetWatch.

Woods Humane Society is offering four free microchip clinics in May in honor of National Chip Your Pet Month. The clinics are supported by the 24PetWatch microchip registry and are available by appointment only. Sessions are scheduled 2–4 p.m. at Woods SLO on Wednesdays, May 6 and 20, and at Woods North County on Fridays, May 8 and 22. CEO Emily L'Heureux said microchips help reunite lost animals, especially during times of year when fireworks and other events increase the number of lost pets. Key details: - Woods SLO sessions: May 6 and May 20, 2–4 p.m.; Woods North County sessions: May 8 and May 22, 2–4 p.m. - Clinics are free and by appointment; Woods normally charges $20 for a microchip. - Microchips are about the size of a grain of rice, implanted under the skin, and contain a unique code that can be scanned to retrieve owner contact information via databases like 24PetWatch. - Microchips will be registered using the owner contact details provided at booking, and a valid email address is required for registration. - Pets must be friendly and easily handled; no veterinary exam or additional services will be provided during microchip administration. - Woods reports that pets with microchips are 20 times more likely to be reunited with their owners, and the American Humane Association estimates about 10 million pets are lost annually in the U.S. Summary: The free clinics aim to increase the number of microchipped pets in the community, which Woods says improves chances of reunion and helps reserve shelter space for animals without homes. Appointments are required and the shelter lists scheduling information on its website. Woods is also offering 50% off engraved pet ID tags from May through July.