Dog owners are being urged to take advantage of a final chance to get their pets microchipped for free.
Worcester City Council is running the scheme, with two remaining drop-in sessions offering free microchipping and a chance to check and update existing microchip details.
The sessions will take place on Thursday, July 2, at Perdiswell Park near the leisure centre and Wednesday, July 15, at Diglis Playing Field by the car park, both running from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
Pip Griffin, senior dog warden at Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS), said: "By acting responsibly and getting your pet microchipped, it allows us to reunite your beloved four-legged friend to your home quickly and safely.
"I strongly encourage residents to get their dog microchipped for free to avoid the alternative of a significant charge when collecting your dog from our kennels."
Funding for the microchips and veterinary nurse support has been provided by the South Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership.
WRS, which delivers the dog warden service on behalf of all six district councils in Worcestershire, has ramped up enforcement of the legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped.
In the past year, 41 per cent of stray dogs seized in Worcester, Wychavon and Malvern Hills were found not to be microchipped.
Councillor Karen Holmes, vice chair of Worcester City Council’s licensing committee, said: "Microchipping is one of the simplest and most effective ways to ensure lost dogs can be quickly reunited with their owners.
"Events like this help make it easy and accessible for everyone to have their dog microchipped and comply with legislation.
"I would encourage all dog owners to come along, meet the team, and make the most of this free service if their pet is not yet microchipped."
For more information, visit www.worcsregservices.gov.uk/all-services/dog-service/microchipping-events.
