Plano Animal Services microchips dogs and cats at the time of adoption or reclaim and strongly encourages owner microchipping. Microchips speed reunification and reduce reclaim fees under Chapter 4 of the Plano City Code.
While Plano does not mandate microchipping for every pet citywide, the Plano Animal Shelter implants microchips on every dog and cat adopted out and on impounded animals before they are returned to owners. Chapter 4 of the Plano City Code authorizes Animal Services to scan strays for chips and contact registered owners directly, often returning the pet without a shelter stay. Owners are responsible for keeping registration data current with the chip vendor. Microchipping pairs with rabies tags and city license tags for layered identification, and reduces euthanasia rates by improving owner reunification on lost animals.
No standalone fine for not microchipping, but unchipped impounds incur higher reclaim and boarding fees, plus optional microchip implantation fees added to release costs.
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