Free pet microchipping day

Central Coast Council will once again offer free micro-chipping for pets at its Socares-run Animal Care Facilities at Erina and Charmhaven on Saturday, April 1.

As well as having their pets microchipped, owners can also register their pets or have their pets’ registrations details checked and updated on the day.

Those in attendance can also gain access to pet ownership advice, educational material and products.

The move is part of Council’s continued aim to increase the number of microchipped, registered and desexed dogs and cats across the region.

It also helps Council and Socares to reunite pets with their owners should they become lost or have them rehomed.

The microchipping events will be held at Socares

Charmhaven, 2 Depot Rd, and Socares Erina in Pateman Rd from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, April 1.

Bookings are not required, with walk-ins accepted on the day.

It’s important to note that this is a free microchipping day only and doesn’t include free shaken by the episode.

“I had to take a few deep calming breaths myself,” he said.

“Adrenaline takes over at the time and a bit of shock sets in afterwards.”

Gaunt told his girlfriend about the incident and thought little more about it.

He believes he was nominated for a bravery commendation by a doctor who happened to be on the beach at the time and asked for his details afterwards.

“To be nominated for a commendation was really a pleasant surprise,” he said.

“It is a great honour.”

Gaunt is no stranger to lifethreatening situations as a Fire and Rescue NSW fireman working out of Guildford station.”

As for Billy the dog – he was quite unfazed by the dramatic events.

“He’s used to me telling him to stay while I go for a surf,” Gaunt said.

“He was quite happy playing with his stick the whole time.”

As well as 22 bravery commendations, the GovernorGeneral also announced 11 Australian Bravery Medal recipients and six Group Bravery Citations.

“Today we recognise and celebrate the bravery of 66 people who put themselves in danger to help others,” he said.

“The courage they showed is matched by their selflessness and they deserve our respect, gratitude and recognition.”

More information about Australian Bravery Decorations is available at www.gg.gov.au

Terry Collins

pet registration. For more information and to get in touch search ‘pet microchipping day’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

Source: Media release, Mar 20 Central Coast Council

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