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Wilson County expands animal control outreach with free microchips, mobile adoption trailer and volunteer program
Summary
Steve Gatlin, director of Wilson County Animal Control, told host Barry Tatum the shelter has boosted reunifications and reduced euthanasia through a recent 100‑chip giveaway, a mobile adoption trailer for on‑site adoptions, and a growing 'Dogs Play for Life' volunteer program.
Steve Gatlin, director of Wilson County Animal Control, said his office has stepped up outreach this year with a free microchip event, a mobile adoption trailer and a volunteer enrichment program that he credits with raising reunification and adoption rates.
"If your dog has a microchip, 98% of the time, we get that dog home," Gatlin said, describing how officers scan found animals in the field, look up chip numbers and contact owners directly so animals do not need to enter the shelter.
Gatlin said the department ran a microchipping event that provided 100 free microchips to Wilson County residents. A company provided the chips, and the shelter staffed the clinic with its veterinarian and vet techs. Residents showed proof of county residency; the first 100 attendees received…
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