Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Pet Adoption and Welfare Services (PAWS) now offers a 24/7 microchip scanning station beside the front door of their shelter at 285 John R. Rice Blvd. The pubic can bring found pets to this scanner any time of the day or night. If a microchip is detected, users can look up the registration information online.

PAWS Director Michael Gregory said, “We are excited to provide this scanning station for our citizens to utilize as we seek ways to make pet reunification efforts as easy as possible. Losing a pet is a stressful time for pet parents, and the goal is to have pets returned home as quickly as possible. This is also a great time to ensure that your contact information with your microchip company is updated if your pet is lost.”

This monitored station aims to reunite lost pets with their owners swiftly and is not intended as a drop-off area for pets. If the community embraces this service, PAWS hopes to launch similar initiatives across Rutherford County.

Rutherford County Pet Adoption and Welfare Services is spotlighted regularly on WGNS’ Rutherford Issues as Bryan Barrett talks with PAWS staff members share ideas that foster a safe, healthy, and caring environment for both citizens and animals. Tune-in weekday mornings at 10:00AM for this topical local broadcast.