The Southport, Birkdale & District Branch of the RSPCA is offering to microchip Ormskirk pets free of charge.Pet owners can take their dogs, cats and rabbits to a special free microchipping event to be held on February 1, between 11am and 3 pm, at Ormskirk Cricket Club, Brook Lane Ormskirk.
The RSPCA believes that microchipping is the most reliable way of finding your pet if it is lost or stolen.
The quick and painless procedure places a small chip, the size of a grain of rice, underneath the animal's skin.
Each microchip has a unique number, which is then entered into a national database alongside the owner's name, address and telephone number.
The RSPCA's chief veterinary officer Steve Cheetham said: "Microchipping your pet provides the ultimate assurance that should your pet go missing it can be easily traced.
"Even the most pampered pets can stray too far from home and get lost or stolen but a microchip permanently links the pet and the owner to ensure a happy reunion should the worst happen."
The RSPCA asks pet owners to put their dogs on a lead while cats and rabbits need to be in a suitable carrier.
Owners of other small animals should check with the Animal Shelter before taking them to the Cricket Club. Further details can be obtained from the Animal Shelter in New Cut Lane Southport or by phone on 01704 567624
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