Community Microchip Scanning Stations

Found a lost pet and want to check for a microchip? Animal Care Services (ACS) and the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) have partnered to provide free, self-service microchip scanning stations at 11 fire stations throughout the community. Each scanning site includes easy-to-follow instructions, and the outdoor stations are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Residents who have safely contained a found pet can use a scanner to check the animal for a microchip. If a chip is detected, follow the instructions provided at the station to look up the microchip number and begin the process of contacting the pet's family.

Visiting a Scanning Station

To help ensure the safety of the animal, visitors, and fire personnel, please follow these guidelines when bringing an animal to a scanning station:

  • Only scan a dog or cat you can safely handle and contain.
  • Fire personnel cannot assist with scanning or handling found animals.
  • Fire stations are not animal intake, surrender, or overnight holding locations.
  • Never leave an animal unattended at a fire station. Pet abandonment is a crime.
  • Report injured, aggressive, or unsafe-to-handle animals to 311.

Scanning Station Locations

Check the list below to find the community microchip scanning station closest to you.

Fire Stations

NOTE: Three additional locations will be added to the directory as they become available.

ACS Main Campus

You may also get your pet scanned at the ACS Main Campus.

Address:
ACS Main Campus
4710 State Highway 151
San Antonio, TX 78227
Directions

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