Sadly, statistics indicate that missing pets rarely find their way home. Approximately 10 million pets are lost or stolen in the United States each year and more than 6 million winds up in the nation’s animal shelters.  Given that dogs and cats in shelters without ID are much less likely to be reunited with their owners, identification is the only way these lost pets will find their way home.

The Bitter Root Humane Association wants to reduce those sad numbers and in celebration of “National Tag Day” will be offering reduced prices on micro-chipping and engraved ID Tags.  Saturday, April 1st from noon to 4pm, the public may purchase engraved ID tags for $5 and have their pet micro-chipped for $10…or both, with no appointment needed!  For your pets safety please have all dogs leashed and cats crated when entering the building.

Today and every day, make sure your pets are equipped in the event they get separated from you.  It can be truly heartbreaking to lose a pet, but by tagging and micro-chipping you are more likely to reunite with your four-legged family member! Visit BRHA’s “Pet Tag Day”, 262 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton and turn “lost” into “found” for your beloved pet!