RSPCA Tasmania have partnered with former chief executive Dr Andrew Byrne and fellow vet Dr Peter De Boer to bring discounted microchipping to the Fingal Valley on Sunday November 15.
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RSPCA Tasmania chief executive Jan Davis said changes to legislation made it important for microchipping to be more easily accessed in regional areas.
"We recognise vet services are restricted in rural areas and for that reason are setting up at the Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House, to assist the people in the region," Ms Davis said.
"With changes to the Cat Management Act imminent, we are preparing for legislative requirements to microchip all cats, with dogs already requiring microchips.
"Guinea Pigs and rabbits are increasingly being microchipped too, as people with companion animals realise that the best way to be reunited with an wandering animal is to be able to easily identify it."
Dr Byrne, Dr De Boer and RSPCA staff will be able to answer questions on care for companion animals, along with an RSPCA inspector to answer community questions.
Staff will also be available to assist with applications for desexing surgeries through Centrepay and Open Pay programs.
"We are committed to increasing community awareness of responsible pet ownership and animal welfare in Tasmania," Ms Davis said.
The RSPCA will be at the Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House at 20 Talbot Street from 10am.
Microchipping will cost $20.