NEW: MICROCHIP SCANNING STATIONS
It just got easier to scan a lost pet for a microchip! Clark County Animal Protection Services has installed Microchip Scanning Stations throughout unincorporated Clark County. Each solar-powered station holds a microchip scanner, allowing those who have found lost pets to scan for a microchip right away.
Don’t know how to scan for a microchip? Instructions are on each scanning station, or watch one of these instructional videos:
Animal Protection Services
How To Use the Pet Microchip Scanning Station
Clark County’s new pet microchip scanning stations offer a free, 24/7 way to help reunite lost pets with their owners. Located at community centers across the valley, the stations allow residents to scan found pets and contact the appropriate microchip registry, helping keep pets out of shelters and allowing Animal Protection Services to focus on critical cases.
Control de animales
Cómo utilizar la estación de lectura de microchips para mascotas
Las estaciones gratuitas de lectura de microchips para mascotas del condado de Clark, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, ubicadas en los centros comunitarios, ayudan a los residentes a reunir a las mascotas perdidas con sus dueños, reducen el hacinamiento en los refugios y permiten que los Servicios de Protección Animal se centren en los casos más graves.
WHERE DO I FIND A MICROCHIP SCANNING STATION?
You can find the closest microchip scanning station to you with the below map.
As part of the changes to CCC Title 10, effective August 4, 2025, each dog or cat over four months of age must be implanted with microchip identification in accordance with CCC 10.08.070(b).
Clark County Animal Protection Services has committed $150,000.00 to bolster pet reunion efforts. To kickstart the program, the county has procured 10,000 microchips and has partnered with Hearts Alive Village, Heaven Can Wait, and the NSPCA to provide microchips for $5.00 to unincorporated Clark County residents.
MICROCHIP SCANNING STATION FAQs
Are the scanning stations free to use?
Yes. All stations are free and accessible to the public.
When are the stations available?
The stations are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Where are the stations located?
As of October 2026, stations are located at Walnut Community Center, Silverado Ranch Community Center, and Cora Coleman Senior Center. Additional locations will be added throughout Clark County in the coming months, bringing the total to 15 stations placed across all districts and in high-traffic areas where Animal Protection Services frequently responds to found-pet reports.
An interactive map is available at the top of this page to help you find the scanning station closest to your location.
How do the stations work?
Each station contains a secured microchip scanner and instructions for use. Residents simply use the scanner to check for a microchip, then follow the posted directions to look up the chip number and notify the appropriate registry.
Does scanning a pet show the owner’s personal information?
No. The scanner only displays the microchip number. It does not display the owner’s contact information.
How do I notify the owner if a microchip is found?
Stations include a QR code and instructions that link to the AAHA microchip lookup tool. After entering the chip number, the tool identifies the correct registry (such as Pawbase, AKC Reunite, HomeAgain). You can then submit the chip number and “found pet” information to that registry, and they will contact the owner directly.
What if the scanner doesn’t detect a microchip?
Not all pets are microchipped, and some chips may be unregistered. If no chip is detected, residents are encouraged to check the pet for tags, create a digital found‑pet poster, share the poster and photos of the pet on neighborhood apps, or contact local rescues or lost‑and‑found groups.
Can I leave a pet at a scanning station?
No. Pets may not be left at scanning stations. Leaving an animal unattended or abandoned is a crime.
What should I do if I cannot keep a found pet while trying to locate the owner?
Reach out to neighbors, rescues, or lost‑and‑found groups. A found‑animal appointment can also be scheduled with The Animal Foundation by calling 702‑760‑PETS. If all efforts to locate the owner have been exhausted, contact Clark County Animal Protection Services at 702‑455‑7710.
Is microchipping mandatory in Clark County?
Yes. Dogs and cats in Clark County are required to be microchipped.
Where can I get my pet microchipped?
Clark County partners with local animal welfare organizations to offer $5 microchips for residents in unincorporated Clark County. To schedule your $5 microchip, contact one of our partner organizations – Hearts Alive Village, Heaven Can Wait, or the NSPCA.
How do I update my pet’s microchip information?
Owners should contact their pet’s microchip registry directly to confirm or update their contact information. Keeping your information current is essential for quick reunification.
What is a microchip?
A microchip, also called a transponder, is rice grain-sized electronic device with a unique number. It has no power source and instead is activated by a microchip reader.
Why should I get my pet microchipped?
Aside from it being required, microchips are permanent ways of identifying your pet if they get lost. According to an AVMA study, lost pets with microchips are about twenty times more likely to be returned to their owners than lost pets without a microchip.
Microchips also assist with shelter diversion. The more pets that Animal Control Officers can return in the field, the more room the shelter has for animals in need.
Does a microchip track my pet’s location?
No, the microchip has no power source and cannot track your pet’s location.
How does it work?
The microchip is implanted, usually between your pet’s shoulder blades, in a quick and easy procedure. You then take the microchip number and register your information with a microchip registry. In the event your pet is lost, their unique microchip number can be used with the registry to contact you. Your information is not stored on the microchip and the registry will contact you on behalf of the person who located your pet.
Be sure your information on the microchip registry is up to date!
I found a lost pet! How do I check for a microchip?
You can take the pet to any veterinary clinic, or to one of our microchip scanning stations, to scan for a microchip.
Is my pet too old or too young to get a microchip?
Your pet can be microchipped at any age! The Clark County Code requires a microchip at four months of age starting August 4, 2025.
Where can I get a microchip for my pet?
You can get a microchip at your regular veterinarian’s office, or from one of our partners linked above.
