WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CLINIC …

DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT? No. Just stop in between noon and 3pm on Saturday, June 12 or Sunday, June 13.
DO I NEED ANYTHING? Yes, proof of current rabies vaccination. Dogs must be on a leash; cats must be in a carrier (1 cat per carrier).
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT … YOUR PET WILL BE SCANNED FOR AN EXISTING CHIP, IF NO CHIP IS DETECTED THEY ARE ELIGIBLE – At the microchip clinic, a veterinarian or veterinary technician will implant a sterile microchip in the scruff (between the shoulder blades, just below the skin) of your pet. The tiny rice-sized I.D. is encoded with a unique number and only takes a few seconds. The “chip” can be detected and read by a scanner used by shelters, veterinarians, and other agencies.
YOUR PET WILL BE ENROLLED – At the microchip clinic, you will provide contact information such as your pet’s name, your name, address, cell phone and email address which will then be entered into AKC Reunite’s 24-hour database. A volunteer will confirm your information is legible and you will receive an email confirming registration. This will ensure that you can be contacted when your pet is reported found. The HVHS will also be a permanent contact for the safe return of your pet.
ATTACH THE COLLAR TAG – Your pet will receive an acrylic collar tag which will be affixed to his/her collar. This tag serves as a supplement to the microchip and can speed up the recovery process. When a pet is found, shelter personnel, animal control, veterinarians and rescue groups will first look for visible I.D. and call the toll-free number on the tag. If there is no tag, they will scan your pet for a microchip and alert AKC Reunite who will then contact the owner and the Hudson Valley Humane Society, simultaneously. 
HOW DO I KEEP MY INFORMATION CURRENT? Easy! The HVHS is your partner in keeping your pet safe. All you need is to contact us if you move, change your phone or email. Updating your information is free for the life of your pet. The HVHS can be reached at 845-354-3124 or HVHSNY@optonline.net or you may also call AKC direct at 1-800-252-7894.
HOW DO I PAY? HVHS accepts cash, checks and credit cards and a receipt will be provided.