Humane Society Microchips 73 Pets at Drive-Through
A free drive-through microchip event in Dayton helped identify 73 animals as shelters face a seasonal influx of dogs and cats.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Humane Society of Greater Dayton held a free drive-through microchip event on Thursday, microchipping 73 animals. The event registered more animals than were ultimately microchipped.
Why it matters
Shelters are overcrowded during this time of year because of a seasonal influx of dogs and cats. Microchipping helps animals be reunited with owners and supports the local shelter system.
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton microchipped 73 animals at its free drive-through event, which registered more animals than were ultimately microchipped. The number of unmicrochipped registrations was not reported.
The players
Humane Society of Greater Dayton
A Dayton-area animal welfare organization that operates shelters and runs the Dayton Humane and Co. Resale Boutique.
The details
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton ran a free drive-through microchip event on Thursday. The organization also runs the Dayton Humane and Co. Resale Boutique, a second-hand store that accepts donations, with 100% of proceeds going to the Humane Society.
Timeline
Thursday, week of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 2026: free drive-through microchip event held and 73 animals microchipped.
Around this time of year, November 2026: seasonal influx of dogs and cats overcrowds shelters.
Philanthropy Context
The event coincides with National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, a recognized annual period that draws attention to shelter capacity. Microchipping remains one of the primary tools shelters use to reconnect lost animals with their owners.
Residents can microchip their pets, volunteer, foster, or donate to support local shelters during the seasonal surge. Purchases at the Dayton Humane and Co. Resale Boutique also direct all proceeds to the Humane Society.
The takeaway
Simple actions like microchipping a pet, fostering, or donating can meaningfully reduce strain on local shelters during peak intake months. Supporting organizations that channel proceeds directly to animal welfare helps sustain these services year-round.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WKEF.
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