NSPCA and Identipet reunite lost animals and owners
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has partnered with a microchipping company to reunite lost animals and pet owners.
To further the reunion of lost pets with their owners, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has partnered with Identipet, the preferred microchipping company in South Africa.
Identipet is the Southern African distributor of implantable microchips for Allflex/ Destron Fearing, the world’s largest manufacturer of implantable microchips.
According to a official statement released, the NSPCA believes in responsible pet ownership and urges all pet owners to microchip their animals to ensure their safe return should they stray from home.
“Most lost/ stray animals are taken to the local SPCA where they are scanned for a microchip in an attempt to obtain the owners details. Sadly not many animals are microchipped, which results in animals not being reunited with their owners. It is therefore vital that pet owners take responsibility and microchip their animals,” said Inspector Meg Wilson of the NSPCA.
She added, “It is important to note that microchips are not tracking devices, but rather radio-frequency identification (RFID) implants, about the size of a rice grain, that provide permanent ID for animals.
“Identipet microchips are easily identified through the Identipet database, resulting in the swift return of lost animals to their homes. The NSPCA prides itself in the long association with Identipet and their investment in supplying scanners to the SPCAs in South Africa. Data shows that the average time it takes to reunite a lost microchipped animal with its owner is two hours, compared to several days for an un-microchipped animal.
“Be responsible and microchip your animal. Your best friend is worth it!”
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