Monday - Mar 2 - Cat microchipping

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Anyone with a pet knows the fear of a door left open, a gate unlatched, or a sudden bolt into the street. That's why I'm glad my dog is microchipped. Collars can slip off, tags can fall away, but if he ever gets loose and someone finds him, a quick scan means they can reach me. It's a simple backup that offers real peace of mind.

If you're looking to microchip your cat but are tight on cash, two pop-up events happening in Abbotsford this month are offering a low-cost solution. Abby Cat Daddy will chip cats for $25 instead of the usual $125, and today's story from Robyn Bell explains why microchips are such a reliable way to bring lost pets home.

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Cat welfare nonprofit hosting 2 low-cost microchipping events in Abbotsford

If you’re looking to microchip your cat but are tight on cash, two pop-up events happening in Abbotsford are offering a low-cost solution.

Abby Cat Daddy, a volunteer-run charity for cat welfare in the Fraser Valley, will be running two microchip events at Pawsitive Thrift in Abbotsford this month: one on Sunday and the other on March 20. It typically costs up to $125 to have a cat chipped, but the nonprofit will do it for $25 on those days.

The events, which run from 12-4pm on both days, are specifically for microchipping—no other vet services will be offered. 

But microchips are still crucial for protecting your furry friend. They are known to be a reliable and safe way to link your pet to your contact information, substantially increasing the chance of their return.

Anyone who’s had a cat is likely familiar with their particular feline preferences. Not all cats are willing to wear ID collars—and good luck to anyone who attempts to force them into one. 

Instead, the chips, about the size of a grain of rice, remain permanently in the pet’s fatty tissue. Once it’s in, they won’t feel a thing.

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Need to Know

🌍 UFV's Dr. Michael Hitch was elected as a Fellow of The Explorers Club, joining legendary adventurers like Sir Edmund Hillary after a distinguished career in geoscience spanning nearly every country in the world. [UFV]

⛷️ Hope and Chilliwack Search and Rescue teams rescued three injured skiers after an avalanche on Thar Peak near Coquihalla Summit on Saturday afternoon, with all three transported to ambulances. [Fraser Valley Today]

📚 More than 25% of Grade 4 and Grade 7 students at Silver Creek Elementary School in Hope are not meeting district literacy and numeracy averages, with the school implementing guided math groups and reading interventions. [Hope Standard]

💰 Mission RCMP are searching for a man who allegedly stole money from tip jars at two London Avenue restaurants on February 18 and 19, with the suspect identified on CCTV and having outstanding arrest warrants. [Mission Record]

🥌 Chilliwack and Sardis secondary schools swept the podium at the BC High School Curling Championships, with Chilliwack Secondary girls winning gold, Sardis boys winning silver, and Sardis girls winning bronze. [Chilliwack Progress]

🚨 Chilliwack RCMP and BC Coroners Service are investigating after a woman's body was discovered near a vehicle on Chilliwack Lake Forest Service Road on Saturday, with foul play not believed to be a factor. [Fraser Valley Today]

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🗓 Things to do

The Fugitives: JUNO-nominated acoustic folk-roots duo Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod perform at Bozzini's Restaurant on Wednesday, March 4 with doors at 6:00 PM and show at 7:30 PM.

BC Sport & Wilderness Show: The rebranded BC Sport & Wilderness Show - West Coast Wild runs March 6-8 at Tradex in Abbotsford, featuring fishing, hunting, boating, camping, and outdoor adventure exhibits along with a kids fishing pond, Wild TV outdoor stage, and casting demonstrations.

Her Preloved Market: A second-hand clothing market featuring over 20 personal closets of clothing ranging from XS-3XL runs Saturday, March 7 from 11:00 AM to Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 PM at Open Space in downtown Abbotsford.

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