Louisville Metro encourages but does not universally mandate microchipping; LMAS scans every impounded animal, registers chips at adoption, and treats microchip data as primary evidence of ownership in disputed claims.
Animals adopted from or reclaimed through LMAS leave with a registered microchip linked to the Manslick Road shelter database. Owners are responsible for keeping registry contact info current; outdated registration is a common reason chipped pets remain unclaimed. Microchip evidence prevails over collar tags in ownership disputes when KMAS officers find conflicting claims. Veterinarians, shelters, and rescues participating in LMAS programs use universal scanners that read all major chip frequencies, including 134.2 kHz ISO and older 125 kHz American chips. Free chip clinics are periodically offered through community partners.
No standalone fine for an unchipped pet, but failure to update registry information can delay reclaim and result in additional boarding fees per Chapter 91 reclaim schedule.
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