Ivins City is implementing a new device to help local dog owners and lost dogs get reunited quicker and more efficiently.  

The new device is a microchip scanner located outside of the Santa Clara Ivins Police Station. It will be officially unveiled On Thursday Jan.16 at 5:30 p.m. at the city council meeting. Locals are encouraged to attend and try out the new device.  

Ivins Animal Control Supervisor MacKenzie Peterson said that the new microchip scanner will benefit local dog owners and the community in several ways.  

The process of finding a lost dog and returning it can be much more efficient if the animal is microchipped and registered.  

“It helps with eliminating animals in the shelter when we are completely full,” Peterson said.  

Peterson also said the device will help educate dog owners and fast-track the process of reuniting lost dogs with their owners since they won’t have to go through the shelter.  

Plus, this allows animal control to worry about other tasks that need attention and frees up some of that time.  

If you are a dog owner in Ivins...or ANYWHERE this is your sign to get your dog microchipped. Not only does it help the community, but it will help ease some stress if your dog gets lost in the area.  

Help out local shelters by keeping their numbers down and microchipping your pet. 

If you have any questions, call Ivins City Hall or attend the city council meeting where the device will be unveiled. If you do miss the meeting, you can always go check out the device when you have a moment.  

 

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