Redmond Police Install Lost Pet Microchip Reader

New device aims to reunite lost pets with owners in Central Oregon community.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Redmond Police Department, in partnership with local non-profit FIXBend, has installed a public lost-pet microchip reader outside their station. The free-to-use device will help identify the owners of lost dogs and cats in the area by scanning their microchips.

Why it matters

This new service provides a convenient way for community members to quickly locate the owners of lost pets, reducing the burden on local animal shelters and increasing the chances of lost animals being reunited with their families.

The details

The microchip reader was installed on the external east fence of the Redmond Police Department on March 5, 2026. It is part of the Rawley Project, an initiative by FIXBend to offer affordable pet services to those in need. FIXBend is a volunteer-run organization that provides low-cost spay, neuter, vaccination, and microchipping clinics in Central Oregon.

  • The lost-pet microchip reader was installed on March 5, 2026.
  • FIXBend holds monthly low-cost pet clinics in Bend, Oregon.

The players

Redmond Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that partnered with FIXBend to install the lost-pet microchip reader.

FIXBend

A non-profit organization that provides affordable spay, neuter, vaccination, and microchipping services to pet owners in Central Oregon.

Devin Lewis

The Chief of the Redmond Police Department.

Amanda Wheeler

The Founder and Executive Director of FIXBend.

Alan Smith

A volunteer with FIXBend.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.