Tazewell Police Offer Free Pet IDs for National Pet ID Week

Department accepting donations for Tazewell County Animal Shelter during April 17 event.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:41pm

A close-up, soft-focus photograph of a dog's collar and identification tag, conceptually representing the importance of pet identification.A free pet ID event aims to help keep local four-legged friends safe and quickly reunited with their families.Tazewell Today

The Tazewell Police Department is hosting a free pet ID event on April 17 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at 140 Hillsboro Drive in honor of National Pet ID Week. The department will provide free pet IDs to help keep local pets safe and ensure a quick return home if they go missing. Attendees are also encouraged to donate needed items to the Tazewell County Animal Shelter.

Why it matters

An estimated 1 in 3 pets go missing each year, with many ending up at local shelters. Proper identification is crucial for reuniting lost pets with their families and reducing shelter overcrowding to free up resources for truly homeless animals.

The details

The free pet ID event will take place on April 17 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Tazewell Police Department headquarters located at 140 Hillsboro Drive. In addition to the free pet IDs, the department is also accepting donations for the Tazewell County Animal Shelter, which is in need of various supplies and items.

  • The free pet ID event will be held on April 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • April 17 marks the start of National Pet ID Week.

The players

Tazewell Police Department

The local law enforcement agency hosting the free pet ID event and accepting donations for the Tazewell County Animal Shelter.

Tazewell County Animal Shelter

The local animal shelter that is in need of donations and supplies, and will benefit from the pet ID event.

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What’s next

Residents of Tazewell and the surrounding area are encouraged to take advantage of the free pet ID event on April 17 and donate needed items to the Tazewell County Animal Shelter.

The takeaway

This event highlights the importance of pet identification and community support for local animal welfare organizations, which play a crucial role in reuniting lost pets with their families and providing resources for homeless animals.