We will safely microchip your dog, add all of your contact information to the national database, and maintain your dog's
microchip number in our own records to further facilitate the safe return of your dog if she is ever lost.
You will need to know your pet's
microchip number in order to get the consultation free.
Not exact matches
With a
microchip as their playing field, they battled it out
in a
number of events.
All of them feature a small metallic
microchip that's visible on the front of the card, typically
in the left hand corner above the first few digits of the account
number.
The ASPCA advises all pets have
microchips in place for identification or wear a tag with your home address, cell phone
number and any other pertinent information.
If you fail to register your pet's
microchip, or if you move or change your telephone
number after you have registered a chip, it is as good as never having the
microchip placed
in your pet.
Also include a photo, veterinary records - particularly vaccination and prescription records - and a contact
number for your vet, along with your pet's
microchip number if applicable, sealed
in a waterproof bag.
Such a drastic increase
in the likelihood that a lost pet will return is why an increasing
number of owners choose to get a
microchip insertion for their pet.
This includes I.D tags containing the owner's name and phone
number, contact information for the place you will be staying and, and a
microchip that gives your pet a permanent form of identification
in the case the I.D tags are lost.
International Cat Care believe that wherever registers of gene tests
in cats are kept, these should always be linked to a means of permanently and readily identifying the tested cat - ie, an internationally recognised
microchip identifying
number.
The computer memory
in the AKC
Microchip contains a unique
number; no two animals will ever have the same
number.
The
Microchip is registered with AKC Reunite so your pet's unique ID
number is linked to your name, phone
numbers, emergency contacts and other vital information
in AKC Reunite's database.
Microchip your pets and properly affix a tag on your pet's collar with your name, address and cellphone
number so they may be returned quickly
in case you are separated from your pets.
In the past we have had a
number of lost dogs find their way to our lobby so VIP Petcare has provide us with a
microchip reader.
Although you should regularly check the contact information associated with the
microchip (at least annually and whenever you move or change phone
numbers), most companies do not charge additional fees
in order to make these updates.
According to the two main manufacturers, AVID and Destron Fearing,
microchips used
in pet identification and recovery are programmed to store a unique, permanent identification
number.
Shelters, humane societies and veterinarians are using
microchip scanners
in ever - increasing
numbers.
Each
microchip registers the animal with a unique nine - digit identification
number, which is filed
in a database with your contact information.
It's an important
number to have if you're going to do something with it like
microchip your dog, OFA, compete
in dog sports... etc..
Each
microchip registers a cat with a unique identification
number that is filed
in a database with your contact information.
If the owner moves or changes their phone
number without updating the information
in the
microchip database, then it can be very difficult if not impossible to track down the owner of a lost pet.
Next, you'll be asked to enter your pet's
microchip number, and the information you entered on the form at the hospital (As shown
in the photo below).
In the United States our
Microchips numbers can range anywhere from 9 to 15 digits numeric (
numbers only) or alphanumeric (letters and
numbers) it all depends on the manufacture of the
microchip.
Dog Thefts Are Way Up — Do You Know How to Protect Your Pet recommends that unique
microchip serial
numbers and your dog's description be posted
in the FBI's National Crime Information Center database under «stolen articles.»
Registration
in Save This Life's Immortal Pet database (Any pet's
microchip ID
number can then be searched
in popular search engines like Google, and the owner's contact information can be found, minimizing recovery time for a lost pet)
When you register the chip, your contact information will be attached to the unique ID
number in the database for the
microchip company that manufactured the chip.
There are currently seven different pet identification
microchip registries
in the U.S., making it difficult to track down a found pet's owner even when a scan finds a
microchip number.
The file should include current photographs of your pet (you will have to show a photograph to have your animal released to you from a shelter, or other holding facility; including yourself
in the photos will facilitate this process),
microchip identification
number, adoption papers, a written description of your pet (feline, female, 7 years old, grey tabby, 10 lbs, etc), a description of your pet's distinctive markings (white paws, black spot on back, etc.), diet, medications, vaccination history, behavioral issues and personality.
Keep
in mind there are more than a dozen companies that maintain databases of chip ID
numbers in the U.S.. By using AAHA's Universal Pet
Microchip Lookup at petmicrochiplookup.org, you can locate the registry for your chip by entering the microchip I
Microchip Lookup at petmicrochiplookup.org, you can locate the registry for your chip by entering the
microchip I
microchip ID
number.
In the event that your pet gets lost, any animal shelter or veterinarian's office can scan your pet for the
microchip number.
When the chip
number appears
in the scanner window, the shelter or veterinarian will then contact your
microchip company to find the registered owner connected to the
microchip number.
In addition,
microchips are being embedded into an increasing
number of pets at a fraction of the cost of Tagg.
As a result, we strongly encourage that all pets be identifiable via
microchip; which is registered within a national database
in order to increase the
number of lost pets reunited with their guardian (s).
If you do already have a
microchip implanted
in your pet, please remember to make sure that your registration service always has your correct phone
number.
A
microchip is implanted underneath the skin, and once the
microchip is
in place the
number is registered to a database linking the pet to the owner.
Write down the
number of the
microchip and the name of the manufacturer and keep it
in a safe location (preferably
in your phone).
Register your Eskie with Avid
microchip by sending
in the form with your name / address and telephone
number
Double Check Data While you are working on your pet's go - bag, take the time to make sure their
microchip is registered properly with the chip registry and that your veterinarian has the
microchip number recorded
in their files.
Sometimes the
microchip number of a pet is already registered
in PetLink.
Please make sure your dog's or cat's
microchip number is indicated
in all the vaccination records.
An ISO - compliant
microchip contains a unique and unalterable identification
number that is recognized
in most countries around the world.
The
microchip technology identifies each animal with its name, pet owner, address and phone
number so it can be returned
in case its gets lost
in the future.
Important note:
In addition to the breed specific requirements above, a CHIC requirement across all participating breeds is that the dog must be permanently identified via microchip or tattoo in order to qualify for a CHIC numbe
In addition to the breed specific requirements above, a CHIC requirement across all participating breeds is that the dog must be permanently identified via
microchip or tattoo
in order to qualify for a CHIC numbe
in order to qualify for a CHIC
number.
A special scanner reads the
microchip number, which is then called
in to a data bank that has your contact information.
Make sure your pet is wearing current identification that includes his / her name, your telephone
number and a current rabies tag and
microchip tag
in case he / she becomes lost or separated from you.
Using this
number, the staff of a shelter, veterinary clinic, or other organization can contact the
Microchip company, who
in turn can contact you.
This database is used to match your pet's
microchip number with your information
in the event that they get picked up by animal control or brought into an animal clinic by a well - meaning individual.
Once the
microchip is inserted, we will enroll your pet's ID
number along with your contact information
in the
microchip registry, which is open 24/7.
Any regular medications and cycle the contents frequently so they do not expire; and
in a waterproof plastic bag include copies of important documents such as vaccination records, licenses, proof of ownership,
microchip registration
number, medical insurance papers, and your pet's veterinary contact information.
Each parent club determines what testing is required
in order for a dog to receive its CHIC
number and the dog is required to have a permanent ID
in the form of
microchip or tattoo.