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Three Clark County centers open around-the-clock scanners for lost pets
Clark County has opened free, 24-hour microchip scanning stations at three community centers, with plans to expand the network to 15 locations. The scanners let residents check whether a found pet has a microchip and use its information to help reconnect it with its owner.
Residents who find a lost pet can now check for a microchip at any hour at three Clark County community centers, where the county has installed free, solar-powered scanning stations.
The stations are at Walnut Community Center, Silverado Ranch Community Center and Cora Coleman Senior Center. The county announced the new service Oct. 15 at the Silverado Ranch center. Each station includes a scanner, with instructions posted on site.
Clark County plans to add locations in the coming months, eventually bringing the network to 15 stations across all county districts. The planned sites will include high-traffic areas where Animal Protection Services frequently responds to reports of found pets.
A microchip scan can help identify a pet and provide a way to reach its owner. Residents can use the county’s online map to find the nearest station at Clarkcountynv.gov/microchip.
People who cannot keep a found animal while searching for its owner can contact The Animal Foundation at 702-760-7387 to schedule a found-animal appointment, or call Animal Protection Services at 702-455-7710. The county also recommends asking nearby residents or a local animal rescue for help. Leaving an animal unattended or abandoning it is a crime.