THE Responsible Paws Project is a new Mornington Peninsula Shire initiative aimed at helping eligible pension holders access free microchipping and low-cost desexing for their cats and dogs. The project aims to support community members who love their pets but need a helping hand with care costs. It will reduce financial barriers that may prevent pets from being microchipped, desexed and registered. Microchipping gives pets a much greater chance of being reunited with their owners if they become lost, while desexing can improve animal health, reduce some unwanted behaviours and help prevent unplanned litters. Under the Responsible Paws Project, the…
Saturday, November 14
