Pet owners on the Central Coast can have their furry friends microchipped for free as part of Central Coast Council's microchipping day on this month.
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The council's biannual program, held in February and this time on September 14, aims to help pet owners take an important step in responsible pet ownership by offering the procedure at no cost.
Mayor Jane Smith said microchipping not only benefits both the pet and owner but is also a requirement when registering pets.
"Pets are required to be registered with your local council under NSW legislation and can't be registered without a microchip," Mayor Smith said.
"Microchipping ensures your pet can be registered but also means you can be reunited if for some reason your pet goes missing.
"Cat and dog owners must have their pet microchipped by the time they are 12 weeks of age, or when they are first sold, and I encourage our residents to take advantage of this opportunity."
Fines can apply to any owners that fail to microchip their pet.
The free microchipping day will be held at Central coast Council's animal care facilities in Charmhaven and Erina, on Saturday, September 14 from 10am to 3pm. For more visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/pets