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Chariton approves application for free pet microchip scanning station at Almost Home Animal Rescue Shelter
Summary
The council approved partnering with Almost Home Rescue League to apply for a free microchip scanning station from Oh My Dog Rescue to be located at the Almost Home Animal Rescue Shelter and available to shelter staff, law enforcement and the public.
The City Council voted Jan. 19, 2026 to approve the City applying for a free pet microchip scanning station in partnership with Almost Home Rescue League.
Meeting minutes state the scanning station would be located at the Almost Home Animal Rescue Shelter and be available for use by shelter staff, law‑enforcement personnel and members of the public. Council Member Gary Shutt moved and Council Member Cameron Storm seconded the motion to approve the City applying for the device; the motion passed unanimously.
The minutes do not identify a city staff member assigned to administer the device nor list ongoing maintenance or cost responsibilities should the city be selected; those details may be provided in subsequent communication if the grant of equipment is awarded.
