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Free microchip clinics are being held all month in Santa Barbara County

Pets can be microchipped for free in Santa Barbara County in June
Santa Barbara County Animal Services
Pets can be microchipped for free in Santa Barbara County in June

It’s a way to reunite lost pets with their owners.

When you think of July 4th, you think of fireworks and celebrations. Unless – you’re a pet owner.

"The 4th of July here is loud!" said Sarah Aguilar, Director of Animal Services for Santa Barbara County.

Pets can get microchipped for free throughout the county ahead of the holiday at all three shelter locations in the county.

Aguilar said they are also setting up additional locations in remote parts of the county including Cuyama, Guadalupe and Solvang, to try to help get as many pets identified as possible, ahead of the risk of separation during holiday firework displays.

To schedule an appointment you can call:
Santa Barbara 805-681-5285
Santa Maria 805-934-6119 x 7

Or schedule yourself online at sbcanimalservices.org under the Responsible Pet Ownership section.

Caroline joined KCLU in October 2020. She won LA Press Club's Audio Journalist of the Year Award in 2022 and 2023.

Since joining the station she's won 7 Golden Mike Awards, 4 Los Angeles Press Club Awards and 2 National Arts & Entertainment Awards.

She started her broadcasting career in the UK, in both radio and television for BBC News, 95.8 Capital FM and Sky News and was awarded the Prince Philip Medal for her services to radio and journalism in 2007.

She has lived in California for ten years and is both an American and British citizen - and a very proud mom to her daughter, Elsie.