The Las Piñas City government initiated its Pet Microchipping Program on Sunday to foster responsible pet ownership and strive towards a rabies-free environment.
In a statement, the city government said this program not only helps identify lost pets but also ensures they are vaccinated and registered.
Through the implementation of this initiative, the city seeks to improve public safety and promote community engagement in animal welfare.
At the launch event organized by the City Veterinary Services Office, under the leadership of Dr. August Michael Basangan, 60 pet owners registered their dogs and cats for microchipping.
The first pets to receive microchips belonged to Mayor April Aguilar, as a symbol of her confidence in the program and her commitment to animal welfare and public health.
Microchips, comparable in size to a grain of rice, are securely inserted between the neck and shoulder blades of pets.
Each microchip is permanent and tamper-resistant, providing a dependable method of registration and identification within the Animal Identification Database Registry System.
This system enables both authorities and pet owners to swiftly identify lost animals, mitigate instances of misidentification, and enhance monitoring efforts for rabies control, the local government noted.
