Happy #NationalPetDay! The City of San Bernardino Animal Services is excited to announce a new partnership with the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District to improve the recovery of lost pets in our community. Through this collaboration, ten #SBCoFD fire stations within the City of #SanBernardino will be equipped with #microchip scanners, allowing community members to quickly identify and reunite lost pets with their owners before bringing the pet to the shelter.
Thanks to a generous donation of ten microchip scanners to the City of San Bernardino from the San Diego Humane Society we can expand our community outreach, supporting both animal welfare and public safety. Having microchip scanners located across the City of San Bernardino Municipal Governmentpromotes the safety and well-being of countless animals in our city. The goal is to bridge the gap between departments and provide more opportunities for the community to access a microchip scanner to get more pets home safely and quickly. Both teams are committed to the safety of people and animals. This collaboration is an excellent opportunity to support that mission.
The initiative aims to support both animal welfare and public safety by ensuring pets found during emergency situations can be swiftly identified. Jasmine Glover-McNamara, Deputy Director with Animal Services, states, “This collaboration marks a significant step forward in creating a safer, more connected community for both humans and animals. Microchipping is one of the most effective tools in ensuring pets are returned to their families, ensuring fewer animals end up in shelters and find their way home safely.”
The Department of Animal Services encourages finders to post photos of found pets on social media lost animal groups, Ring, NextDoor and PetCo Love Lost. The majority of lost or stray animals are typically found less than a mile from their home. If the animal is friendly and the finder feels safe, the Department of Animal Services asks for finders to “Wait 48,” waiting 48 hours before bringing an animal into the shelter helps the shelter avoid unnecessary impounds and helps to reduce the number of animals in the shelter.