San Diego County Sheriff's Department: Microchip Reader Donation

Coronado CA

04 February, 2022

9:35 AM

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Press release from San Diego County Sheriff's Department: 02/03/2022 9:00 AM   Imagine calling your dog's name to come inside. After a few minutes, you realize they're gone. One in three pets will get lost in their lifetime. Dogs jump fences, cats escape, even other small pets can become lost. Not knowing where your furry friends may be or if they're safe can be very worrisome for families.   The San Diego County Sheriff's Department has a new way to help bring those lost animals home safely. Deputies can now scan lost pets for microchips thanks to a generous donation from County Animal Services. 20 pet microchip readers will be distributed at Sheriff's Stations and Substations.  Members the media are invited to highlight this collaboration.  Friday, February 4 10:00 a.m.  Sheriff's Department Headquarters  9621 Ridgehaven Court, San  Diego  Speakers:  Commander Rob Smith/Sheriff's Law Enforcement Services Bureau  Director Kelly Campbell/County Animal Services Visuals: This donation comes with a wonderful story. In January of this year, a sweet German Shepherd named Lucy ran away from home because she got scared of the fireworks. The Ramona Sheriff's Substation posted her information on social media, but deputies had to wait until the morning for County Animal Control Officers to scan Lucy for a microchip.  Director Kelly Campbell saw the heartwarming story and collaborated with Undersheriff Kelly Martinez to facilitate the donation.  This press release was produced by San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.