California Food and Agricultural Code section 31108.3 requires shelters and rescues to microchip dogs and cats before transfer to a new owner. OC Animal Care implements this for Santa Ana adoptions and provides low-cost chipping clinics for owned pets.
Every dog or cat released from OC Animal Care to a new home must already carry a registered microchip under state law and contract terms with the City of Santa Ana. Owners must keep registration information current with the chip provider so impounded pets can be returned within hours rather than entering the adoption pipeline. Santa Ana residents can chip owned pets for ten to twenty-five dollars at periodic OC Animal Care clinics, mobile vaccine events sponsored by the city, or participating veterinarians. Failure to update contact details can leave a microchipped pet stuck in shelter intake while staff search outdated databases.
No fine for an out-of-date chip, but failure-to-redeem fees, board charges, and impound costs at OC Animal Care can exceed 200 dollars within a few days.
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