NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsJune 29, 2026San Diego
San Diego Humane Society offers free pet microchipping and holiday safety tips
The San Diego Humane Society is providing free microchipping services and safety advice to help pet owners prevent their animals from going missing during the Fourth of July holiday. The organization is also waiving reclaim fees for lost pets through July 7.
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Pet owners in San Diego can access free identification services and fee waivers to increase the likelihood of recovering lost pets during the high-risk Independence Day period.
Key Facts
- Microchips are available for free at all San Diego Humane Society campuses from Friday through July 3.
- All reclaim fees for lost pets are waived at San Diego Humane Society campuses through July 7.
- The San Diego Humane Society is closed on July 4, but staff will be available on-site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for stray drop-offs or pet reclaims by calling 619-299-7012.
- The organization resumes normal operations at 10 a.m. on July 5.
- Last year, 253 stray pets were brought to the San Diego Humane Society between July 4 and 7, with only 33% reclaimed by owners.
- Data shows 63% of stray dogs with identification are reclaimed, compared to only 27% of those without identification.
- Pet owners can text 'LOST' to 858-SAN-LOST if their pet goes missing.
- Standard microchipping costs $30 year-round.
Who's Mentioned
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