San Diego Humane Society Waives Microchip Fees Ahead Of Fourth Of July

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego Humane Society will offer free microchips and waive reclaim fees to help pets return home after Fourth of July fireworks.

The nonprofit organization will provide free microchips through July 3 and waive reclaim fees through July 8. San Diego Humane Society is offering these incentives because the holiday typically leads to a sharp increase in the number of stray animals in shelters.

"Due to pets being spooked by fireworks, the organization is urging pet owners to take steps to protect their pets from becoming lost, as shelters are already full," San Diego Humane Society said in a statement. "The organization is entering the busy summer months already over capacity, and asking for the community’s help to support even more animals."

Free microchips are available at all of the vaccine clinics at the organization's campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego. Microchips are available by appointments at sdhumane.org/microchip or during open clinic hours. Walk-in fees will be waived for microchip-only services through the promotion.

Lost pets at the shelter can be reclaimed between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Reclaim hours will be extended to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 5.