Leon Valley offers dog microchipping; licensed residents get it free

The city of Leon Valley is offering dog microchipping, and the service will be free for residents who have an active pet license, a staff member said.

City staff said microchips provide permanent identification that can help reunite lost pets with their owners. "Microchips are tiny, no bigger than a grain of rice, but they can make a huge difference," the staff member said.

The staff member outlined the fee schedule: the service is free for residents with an active pet license, $15 for residents without an active pet license and $20 for nonresidents. "Call our animal control department today to schedule your microchipping services," the staff member said. The announcement did not include a phone number or specific days and times for the service.

Staff also noted that registering a dog links the microchip to the owner. "So when you register your dog, it has all your information we can pull up if your dog gets lost," the staff member said. The microchip itself is implanted and read by a scanner; the staff member did not provide technical specifications or vendor details.

This item was presented as an informational announcement; no formal vote or ordinance was discussed during the remarks. The transcript does not specify when the program begins, how long the fees will apply, whether appointments are required, or which department staff will perform the implanting.

Owners seeking the service should contact the city’s animal control department for scheduling and additional details; the transcript did not provide a telephone number or webpage for appointments.