Today, an organization in Jefferson is offering a low-cost service that provides a level of safety for pet owners.

The People for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of Greene County are having their Microchipping Clinic from noon-3pm at the Community Animal Shelter in Jefferson. PAWS President Ann Wenthold says the cost is just $25 per animal to have them microchipped by a licensed local veterinarian, which the pet is then registered to the owner, allowing facilities like the animal shelter to quickly locate who the owners are if that animal should be lost. 

Wenthold adds that PAWS strongly believes in microchipping animals for their safety and overall well-being. Any pet owner that wants to take advantage of this opportunity, must have their dog or cat on a leash at all times. There are scheduled appointments made for today, but walk-ins are welcomed, but Wenthold notes that there could be a delay, depending on how many appointments are scheduled during every hour that the clinic is happening.