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Davie microchip clinic reunites pets and owners; 73 animals chipped, next event planned
Summary
Town staff, police and volunteer veterinarians microchipped 73 animals at a March clinic; police said microchips registered to the department will speed reunifications and another clinic is being planned at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.
Town staff, the Davie Police Department and volunteer veterinarians hosted a microchip clinic on March 29 that chipped 73 animals and registered the implants to the police department to speed reunifications of lost pets.
John Ligore, co-compliance manager, told the council the clinic ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Davie Police Department and was advertised on social media and the town website. "A total of 47 residents from Davie attended, 4 Southwest Ranch residents, and 2 outside the boundaries attended the event," he said. The 73 animals included dogs, cats, horses and tortoises.
Ligore said the town purchased Buddy ID scanners and assigned 44 scanners to officers across road patrol so officers can read implanted microchips in the field. "The microchips we purchase are all registered to the police department. When we implanted the pet, Karen updates the owner's information on the chip's website," he said, adding that registered microchips can be searched in the national database to expedite reunification, including by Broward Animal Control.
Volunteers and staff said the event reduced shelter entries and helped officers reunite animals with owners without extended shelter housing. The presentation thanked volunteer veterinarian Dr. Bridal Garcia and vet tech Jen Dashton; both were noted as offering to volunteer for a follow-up event at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, likely in August or September.
Why it matters: Identifying owners quickly reduces shelter intake and shortens the time animals spend in police care or shelters, officials said. The town plans another microchip clinic and is exploring a larger animal-event format that would combine adoptions and other services.
Ending: Staff asked the council to note the success and said town police and code will coordinate outreach for the next clinic once dates are finalized.
