Beesley Animal Foundation Launches 24/7 Microchip & Pet Food Station
After years of vision and months of community collaboration, Beesley Animal Foundation is proud to unveil its new 24/7 Microchip Station and Outreach Box, now located on the Foundation’s front porch and available for public use.
Beesley Animal Foundation, open Mondays through Thursdays, has long recognized the need for a way to scan found pets during evenings and weekends. In October, the Foundation put out a call for a used newspaper stand to serve as the base of this after-hours resource, and the community answered. Thanks to the donation of a well-loved double newspaper box and the creativity of dedicated partners, the project quickly came to life.
Oakland High School’s Welding Class, led by Mr. Warmack, stepped in to help. Students removed several inches of concrete from the base, repaired dents, and welded broken pieces to make the box sturdy and functional again. It then moved on to Oakland High’s Art Club, under the direction of Mr. Baugh, where students transformed it into a vibrant, cat and dog-themed work of art that any pet lover would appreciate. Scott Roberts put in shelves so that one side of the box can be used for scanning for microchips, and the other side will hold cat and dog food.
This dual-purpose box serves not only as a Microchip Station, helping reunite lost pets with their families, but also as an Outreach Pet Food Box, stocked with cat and dog food for pet owners in need after hours.
The DataMars Compact Max Microchip Scanner, generously sponsored by Dr. Kathryn McPherson of McPherson Veterinary Services, is user-friendly and includes clear written instructions as well as a video tutorial. We are thankful for local veterinary partners like Dr. McPherson, whose commitment to animal welfare helps make community projects like this possible.
Unveiled during National Microchipping Month, this long-awaited project is a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together. Every element, from the box and repairs to the artwork and scanner and pet food, was donated, making this a truly grassroots initiative in service of pets and people throughout Middle Tennessee.
“We are so grateful to everyone who made this possible,” said Beesley staff. “This is more than just a box – it’s a symbol of how our community comes together to care for animals. Through all of our programs, we promote kindness, respect, and responsibility, and this project truly embodies those values.”
The box will be unveiled on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Beesley Animal Foundation. 2215 Keeneland Commercial Blvd, Murfreesboro. Beesley Animal Foundation will also go LIVE on Facebook to share the unveiling!
https://www.facebook.com/beesleyfoundation
For more information or to view the Microchip Scanner Direction Video, visit: www.beesleyanimalclinic.com/scanner-info
