Allegany County Trap, Neuter, Return recently received a
generous donation of a microchip scanner. New York State passed a law that
requires all animal rescues and shelters to scan companion animals admitted
through their organizations. This law requires the standardization of
technology used in microchips implanted into companion animals; requires the
examination of rescued companion animals; and requires such facilities to
notify owners if they are in possession of an animal they believe to be missing.
All cats trapped through our organization will now be
scanned and every attempt to return a chipped cat to the rightful owner will be
made.