Fort Wayne pet groups host microchip event

More than 500 dogs and cats expected to receive $5 microchips at 5 locations across the city.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:48pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a dog collar tag repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the accessibility and importance of pet microchipping.A community-driven pet microchip event aims to make identification and reunification more accessible for Fort Wayne's four-legged residents.Fort Wayne Today

Local animal advocacy organizations in Fort Wayne, Indiana are teaming up to host a community microchip event for pets on May 23rd. The groups, including Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control, Humane Fort Wayne, the Fort Wayne Pitbull Coalition, and Lost Dogs of Fort Wayne, hope to microchip over 500 dogs and cats at five locations across the city for just $5 each.

Why it matters

Microchipping pets helps reunite lost animals with their owners and provides important identification information. This community event aims to make microchipping more accessible and affordable for Fort Wayne pet owners, improving animal welfare and reducing the number of stray and lost pets in the area.

The details

The microchip event will take place on May 23rd from noon to 3 p.m. at five locations across Fort Wayne: the Humane Fort Wayne pet food pantry, spay/neuter clinic, and Clinic Plus location, as well as the Fort Wayne Pitbull Coalition office and the Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control facility.

  • The microchip event will be held on May 23, 2026 from noon to 3 p.m.

The players

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control

The municipal animal control agency for the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Humane Fort Wayne

A local non-profit animal advocacy organization that provides pet food, spay/neuter services, and other resources to the community.

Fort Wayne Pitbull Coalition

A community group that advocates for pit bull-type dogs and works to educate the public and connect owners with resources.

Lost Dogs of Fort Wayne

A non-profit organization that helps reunite lost pets with their owners in the Fort Wayne area.

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What’s next

The microchip event is expected to be an annual occurrence, with the groups hoping to continue offering affordable microchipping services to the Fort Wayne community.

The takeaway

This community-driven microchip event demonstrates the collaborative efforts of local animal welfare organizations to improve pet identification and reunification in Fort Wayne. By making microchips accessible and affordable, the groups aim to keep more pets safe and off the streets.