Lost and found assist: Redmond Police add easy-to-access lost-pet microchip reader

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Redmond Police Department, in partnership with FIXBend, announced Thursday it has installed a public lost-pet microchip reader outside the front of the department, on the external east fence.  

The device is free of charge for use by the public to assist in locating the owners of lost pets as part of the Rawley Project, an initiative to provide affordable services to those in need within the community, the agency said in a news release. 

The device works by scanning the microchip of a located lost pet.   

FIXbend is a low-cost spay, neuter, vaccination, and microchip program created to provide those in need access to affordable sterilization and vaccination services in Central Oregon. They provide volunteer-run monthly, low-cost clinics in Bend, Oregon.

"The Redmond Police Department is proud to partner with this great organization to provide services to the community of Redmond," the agency said.  

If a lost dog or cat is located, you can now take it to RPD, located at 111 NW Teak Ave., and scan for a microchip to identify the owner to come get the pet, or take it to BrightSide Animal Center, or call non-emergency dispatch at 693-6911. 

RPD said it would like to thank FIXBend for their services and this partnership for the community.  Visit the website at https://www.therawleyproject.org/fixbend or email fixbend@therawleyproject.org for more information.