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  • 1.  Microchip Events and Supplies

    Posted 02-17-2024 06:27 AM

    Hello fellow animal advocates, 

    I volunteer with a non-profit organization that inserts microchips at a monthly event. We average 50-60 chips a month. We have a decent system down now that moves the process along well. My question is how to get more people there. We have the capacity to do up to 100 chips per event, and we hit that goal once. We have changed location 3 times now, and the first event at each of those locations always has a larger turnout. The numbers then dwindle from there. We use nextdoor, facebook, and craigslist to advertise. I have attached the ad to this post. I was wondering if any of you have suggestions or experience with advertising for this sort of event, or any community support event really, and what has worked for you?

    I appreciate any advice you have! 


    #PetSupportServices*
    #ReturntoHome(LostPetReunification)

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    Amy Farner
    Project Manager
    Four Paws and Friends
    AZ
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  • 2.  RE: Microchip Events and Supplies

    Posted 02-17-2024 11:17 PM

    Hi Amy,

    What do you think about doing a raffle of some sort? You may have a limited number of people who were interested at each location; if most of them showed up the first time, fewer people would show up later. The raffle will only work if people are already interested in chipping but need a little nudge. I volunteer for a nonprofit run by a couple of vets and we do the same thing but for pets of the unhoused the attendance is pretty unreliable but most of these folks do not have transportation.  Sometimes, everyone showed up, other times no one showed. Does your nonprofit have a vet doing it? Fingers crossed your flyers work. Good Luck!



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    Julielani Chang
    The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
    Davis CA
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  • 3.  RE: Microchip Events and Supplies

    Posted 02-18-2024 02:17 AM

    Thank you for your reply Julielani! We have vet techs inserting our chips. We have weekly online raffles, so that is a good idea. It wouldn't be hard to offer an incentive raffle to the event. I wonder if that'll encourage more people to come? Worth a try for sure!



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    Amy Farner
    Project Manager
    Four Paws and Friends
    AZ
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  • 4.  RE: Microchip Events and Supplies

    Posted 02-20-2024 09:43 AM

    good evening Amy

    would you please share your email to "chat" about this! I am wanting to start a "MC clinic" for a while now. 

    thank you!

    Gi



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    Ginette Campos
    Veterinary Practice Manager
    Pet Resource Center
    FL
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  • 5.  RE: Microchip Events and Supplies

    Posted 02-21-2024 05:42 AM

    Hello Ginette, 

    :) It's amy.farner@gmail.com. I dont have an email through the nonprofit I volunteer with, so it's my personal email.

    zuleica.perez.velazquez@gmail.com"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}">I definitely would love to speak with you about how I set up these clinics each month. Since you asked, there must be others who are interested too. Maybe I'll create a video presentation to share with people who can watch it any time?

    zuleica.perez.velazquez@gmail.com"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}">I definitely want to talk you through what I have set up and how the clinics actually function. Would a phone call or video call work for you? 

    zuleica.perez.velazquez@gmail.com"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}">I am so happy you want to start a microchip clinic! It's so important!



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    Amy Farner
    Project Manager
    Four Paws and Friends
    AZ
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  • 6.  RE: Microchip Events and Supplies

    Posted 02-22-2024 10:33 AM

    While we have the same struggles with low attendance to our events sometimes, I would suggest: Holding events in areas of your community that see high stray intake numbers. If possible, this could be within walking distance of the neighborhood, and you can consider canvassing door to door leading up to the event. Partnering with another organization (churches, schools, human service organizations, libraries) can help you spread the word to their constituents. Also, you can include additional information or links in your posts. Since not everyone is familiar with a microchip, we link to our FAQ page or make a statement on flyers like "a microchip is lifelong identification for your pet".



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    Laura Leonard
    Community Outreach Manager
    San Diego Humane Society
    CA
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  • 7.  RE: Microchip Events and Supplies

    Posted 02-22-2024 12:10 PM

    Hi everyone,

    I am curious if anyone of you are involved with microchipping pets for the unhoused. If their pets  originally are from shelters than can we assume the pets are chipped?  Are there any data regarding pets relinquishment with the unhoused individuals? Is there anyway to track that? Thanks in advance. 



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    Julielani Chang
    The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
    Davis CA
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