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Clark County to require microchips for pets starting Aug. 4; county buys 10,000 chips and subsidizes microchipping
Summary
Clark County announced changes to Title 10 requiring microchipping of dogs and cats over four months old beginning Aug. 4, 2025; County Animal Protection Services committed $150,000 and procured 10,000 microchips to launch low-cost microchipping clinics with partners.
Clark County officials informed the Enterprise Town Advisory Board on July 30 that, effective Aug. 4, 2025, changes to Clark County Code Title 10 will require that each dog or cat older than four months be implanted with a microchip in accordance with Clark County Code 10.08.070(b).
The county reported a $150,000 commitment from Clark County Animal Protection Services to support a pet‑reunion initiative. To kick-start the program the county said it had procured 10,000 microchips and established partnerships with local animal organizations — referenced in the meeting as Hearts of Life Village, Heaven Can Wait and the NSPCA — to offer microchipping to eligible Clark County residents for a $5 fee.
Why it matters: Mandatory microchipping is a regulatory change that affects pet owners countywide, intended to improve reunification of lost animals with owners. The county provided funding and partner organizations to support implementation and low-cost access.
Key details - Effective date: Aug. 4, 2025, per change to Clark County Code Title 10 (10.08.070(b)). - Age requirement: Dogs and cats older than four months must be implanted with a microchip. - County support: Clark County Animal Protection Services committed $150,000 and procured 10,000 microchips. - Access: County partnered with Hearts of Life Village, Heaven Can Wait and the NSPCA to provide microchipping for $5 to Clark County residents (described as "unencumbered" in the briefing).
Public comments or board action specific to the informational item were not recorded; the item was presented as informational and no vote was required at the advisory‑board level.
Next steps Residents should look for county outreach and clinic dates once implementation logistics are finalized; enforcement and compliance details will be administered by Clark County Animal Protection Services under Title 10.
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