Macomb County officials unveiled the first public microchip scanning stations in metro Detroit, designed to help reunite lost pets with their owners more quickly while reducing the burden on animal shelters.

The county launched its first public station at the Clinton Township Police Department, with plans to expand to three additional locations in the coming weeks.

The scanners allow good Samaritans who find lost pets to check for microchips themselves. If a pet has been microchipped, the scanner provides a code that can be entered into a database through a QR code on the wall, connecting finders directly with pet owners while maintaining privacy.

"They can do it themselves and make that connection to reunite someone with their lost pet," Mark Hackel said.

Jillian Cane, operations mana

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