By JOSEPH PEDRAJAS
The city government of Valenzuela will launch a program that will allow dog owners to trace their pets once they go astray.
Under ValPets or Valenzuela City Pets App, pets of residents will get microchip implants with RFID (radio frequency identification) technology that will serve as their permanent ID.
“In the event that their pets go missing, personnel from the City Veterinary Services Office will only have to scan the microchip implant to see their owners and other details,” the local government explained in a YouTube video.
“The details of the missing dogs will then be posted on valpets.appcase.net website, where pet owners can visit if their pets go missing,” it added.
Owners may personally claim their missing dogs from the city’s veterinary office. They may also have them delivered but have to pay the delivery fee through PayMaya.
“In case pet owners cannot claim their pets, they will be open for adoption,” the city government added.
The registration for free microchip implants will start on March 13.
