Getting your pet microchipped is honestly one of the smartest things you can do as a pet owner. You hear stories all the time about pets that get separated from their owners and get reunited thanks to the microchip. This month you can get your pet microchipped for free in Amarillo. Don't miss out on this.

How To Get Your Pet Microchipped For Free In Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare is going to be offering free pet microchipping every weekend during October. You don't need an appointment. You just show up with your pet and get the job done. It's a simple process that doesn't take much time and gives you a ton of peace of mind.

Show up on a Saturday in October at the shelter, and Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare will microchip your pet, for free. It's that easy. They also pointed out in the post above that Animal Management and Welfare will keep additional microchips in their units and will be able to microchip pets while performing their regular duties.

What Is It Like To Have Your Pet MIcrochipped?

It's a pretty simple process. It's a lot like taking your pet to get a shot. There's no surgery or need for anesthesia. It only takes a minute to get done, and then you have peace of mind.

If you and your pet get separated, the microchip will contain information that will be used to contact you when your pet is found. There are numerous stories of families that lose a pet for whatever reason and are reunited because of the microchip. It's great that this month you have a chance to have your pet microchipped for free. If you have a pet, seriously consider getting it done.

Say You're From Amarillo Without Saying You're From Amarillo

Amarillo is a pretty quirky place. We've got the Big Texan, the weird signs, and (obviously) the famed Cadillac Ranch. But more than that, there's a distinct culture of close-knit community, eccentrics, a thriving arts scene, and much more.

The point is, living in Amarillo is a unique experience. Because of that, it's really pretty easy to tell who's a native or a long-time resident. And I can prove it.

Here's a couple of ways you can say you're from Amarillo.....without saying you're from Amarillo.

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