Commissioner Brandon Arrington Champions Pet Safety with Free ...
Published on June 05, 2025
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Commissioner Brandon Arrington Champions Pet Safety with Free Microchipping Event in Poinciana
Osceola County, Florida – Demonstrating his continued commitment to public service and community well-being, Osceola County District 3 Commissioner & Vice Chairman Brandon Arrington hosted a free pet microchipping event on Saturday, May 31, at Valencia College’s Poinciana Campus.
In partnership with Osceola County Animal Services, the initiative successfully microchipped 114 pets, including both cats and dogs, despite rainy weather conditions.
The event was designed to support responsible pet ownership while providing residents with an accessible resource to help safeguard their pets. Microchipping is a proven and effective tool that dramatically increases the chances of lost pets being safely returned to their families.
Microchips significantly increase the chances of a lost pet being returned to their owner. In one study, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) found that microchipped dogs were returned to their owners 52.2% of the time, while non-microchipped dogs were returned 21.9% of the time. The return rate for microchipped cats was 38.5%, compared to only 1.8% for non-microchipped cats.
“This initiative is part of our broader mission to connect residents with meaningful resources and ensure all members of our community, including pets, are protected and cared for,” said Vice Chairman Brandon Arrington.
Tents were set up to keep attendees and volunteers dry and safe as trained staff administered microchips and distributed educational materials on pet care and safety. Pet owners were also encouraged to complete their registration through myPetHealth.com, enabling easy tracking in case their pet is lost in the future.
Osceola County Animal Services joined Commissioner Arrington at the event to raise awareness about pet safety and the importance of permanent identification. The event reflects the County’s ongoing efforts to engage residents in proactive, preventative measures that benefit the community.
For information about upcoming community events or pet safety initiatives, residents are encouraged to follow Commissioner Brandon Arrington’s social media channels, @Arrington4OC.
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El Comisionado Brandon Arrington Promueve la Seguridad de Mascotas con Evento Gratuito de “Microchips” en Poinciana
Condado de Osceola, Florida – Reafirmando su compromiso con el servicio público y el bienestar de la comunidad, el Comisionado del Distrito 3 del Condado de Osceola, Brandon Arrington, organizó un evento gratuito de microchip para mascotas el sábado 31 de mayo en el campus de Valencia College en Poinciana. A pesar de la incesante lluvia, la iniciativa realizada en colaboración con los Servicios para Animales del Condado de Osceola, logró implantar dispositivos de rastreo conocidos en inglés como “microchips” a un total de 114 mascotas.
El evento fue realizado con el fin de ofrecer un recurso accesible a los residentes del condado para proteger a sus mascotas. El microchip es una herramienta eficaz y comprobada que aumenta significativamente las probabilidades de que una mascota perdida sea devuelta a su familia.
Según un estudio de la Asociación Americana de Medicina Veterinaria (AVMA, por sus siglas en inglés), los perros con microchip fueron devueltos a sus dueños el 52.2% de las veces, en comparación con solo el 21.9% de los perros sin microchip. En el caso de los gatos, la tasa de retorno fue del 38.5% con microchip, frente a solo el 1.8% sin microchip.
“Esta iniciativa tiene como fin proveer a los residentes del condado con recursos que los hagan seguros, y esto incluye a las mascota," expresó el Comisionado Brandon Arrington.
Para proteger de la lluvia a los asistentes y voluntarios, se instalaron carpas que permitieron llevar a cabo el evento de manera segura. Personal capacitado se encargó de colocar los microchips y distribuir materiales educativos sobre el cuidado y la seguridad de las mascotas. También se le solicitó a los dueños a registrar sus microchips en myPetHealth.com, lo que facilita el rastreo de su mascota en caso que se extravíe en el futuro.
El Departamento para el Servicio de Animales del Condado de Osceola fue clave para concientizar sobre la importancia de la identificación y la seguridad de las mascotas. Este evento refleja los esfuerzos continuos del condado para involucrar a los residentes en medidas preventivas y proactivas que beneficien a toda la comunidad.
Para obtener información sobre futuros eventos comunitarios o iniciativas de seguridad para mascotas, se invita a los residentes a seguir al Comisionado Brandon Arrington en las redes sociales, @Arrington4OC.
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ABOUT OSCEOLA COUNTY: Founded in 1887, Osceola County is one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Florida and the U.S. Situated in the heart of Central Florida at the crossroads of theme parks, industry, and opportunity, Osceola is home to NeoCity, a 500-acre campus attracting high-tech industry and research institutions from around the world working to establish America’s premier advanced microchip packaging and semiconductor technology hub. With more than 425,000 culturally diverse residents, Osceola County is run by its elected five-person Board of County Commissioners.