Green River Star -

Those who need to get their pets microchipped or need help registering their pets’ microchips are invited to attend Green River Animal Control’s Holiday Microchip Event this Saturday, Dec. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“It’s beneficial for the pet, the owners, and us for them to be microchipped,” Jade Winters, an Animal Control Officer with Green River, explained.

Having a pet microchipped is the best way to ensure reunification if a pet is ever lost, according to Winters. Collars and name tags are important, but they can be lost or removed.

“Really, a microchip is the only guara...