FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A free microchipping event is taking place in Fresno on Friday.
Mell Garcia is behind a drive to get pets in the city of Fresno fitted with a microchip.
She says Fresno has been having a problem with overcrowding of animals at its shelters.
As of January 1st, 2024, no strays will be taken in at Fresno Animal Services.
New Year’s is right around the corner, which is the second highest day for dogs to run away and get lost due to fireworks, according to Garcia.
Her organization, Mell’s Mutts, is partnering with Paw Squad 559 and spearheading a free microchip event with the City of Fresno.
She spoke with KMJ’s Afternoon Drive on Wednesday with host E Curtis Johnson, and guest host, Terry Slatic, about the need to be able to identify lost pets and reunite them with their owners.
Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ
On Friday Dec 22nd, bring your pet between 9am – 4pm to the Fresno Animal Center by the airport for microchipping.
They will come to your car and chip your pet!
They also have collars and tags for free.
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
