Then you want to
update your microchip information and let them know that they are a lost or missing pet.
In addition to adding «
update microchip information» to your moving checklist, visit your veterinarian or local shelter on August 15th and check that chip!
Not exact matches
The
information on the
microchip can be
updated by the owner at anytime via foundanimals.org.
Identification includes tags,
microchip information updates, dog licenses (if applicable), among other registrations.
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.
If you already know your pet's
microchip number but aren't sure who to contact to
update your
information, visit http://www.petmicrochiplookup.org/ and enter the
microchip number, to see the date the
information was last
updated and which
microchip company to contact if needed.
Don't forget to register the
microchip with your contact
information following the provider's instructions immediately after having your dog chipped, and remember to
update it if any
information changes.
If a pet's owner moves, it is necessary for the owner to provide the
microchip registry with
updated contact
information.
Even caring people often forget to
update their
microchip contact
information.
Microchip your pet, and
update your
information with the service provider EVERY TIME you change your phone number or address.
Even caring people may forget to
update their
microchip contact
information.
If your pet has a
microchip, call the
microchip company to
update your
information.
Be sure to
update your
information with the
microchip company to ensure your pet finds his or her way home!
Found Animals will also allow you to register pets with any brand
microchip, as well as
update your registration
information at any time for free.
If your animal is microchipped, contact your
microchip company to report your animal missing and
update your contact
information.
The
microchip is a life - time registered
microchip with no additional fees to
update 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.
If pet owners decide not to renew their annual membership, their pets»
microchip ID codes and
information will remain in the HomeAgain database for life, and contact
information may be
updated online anytime.
Update your
microchip registration and pet license
information to ensure its current and consider including the name and phone number of an emergency contact.
If you move, be sure to
update your pet's
microchip information.
If you ever move or change any of your
information, such as your phone number, please contact the
microchip company immediately to
update your animal's registration.
Check online or call the
microchip company to verify or
update your
information.
If you have moved, had a phone number changed, please talk to the organization that inserted the
microchip about how to
update the
information associated with it.
Make sure you can be found, too While it may be comforting to know the
microchip won't get lost or damaged, and that it will probably last the pet's lifetime, the
microchip is useless if you're not
updating your contact
information with the registry.
You can
update the
microchip's contact
information at the manufacturer's website by locating the code from the barcode sticker or the confirmation form provided by your veterinarian or animal shelter.
Always be sure to
update your
information with the company that has issued the
microchip when you move or change phone numbers.
If the owner's contact
information, or any
information regarding the pet change it is always important to
update this with the company that your pet's
microchip is registered with.
Microchips If your animal is microchipped, contact your
microchip company to report your animal missing and
update your contact
information.
Be sure to
update your pet's tag and
microchip if your address or contact
information changes.
Make sure your dog is always wearing his
updated ID tags and that you have his
microchip information.
Pet owners can have their pets»
microchips scanned and checked for
updated information or registration.
With your cat's chip number, you can contact the
microchip company to
update your
information.
If you have
updated the
microchip record with your contact
information, you will be contacted that your pet was found so that you can be reunited.
While it may be comforting to know the
microchip won't get lost or damaged, and that it will probably last the pet's lifetime, the
microchip is useless if you're not
updating your contact
information with the registry.
Therefore, it is imperative that you immediately register your pet's
microchip with the appropriate database, and always
update your contact
information promptly when you move or get a new phone number.
(Lord et al, JAVMA, July 15, 2009) For microchipped animals that weren't returned to their owners, most of the time it was due to incorrect owner
information (or no owner
information) in the
microchip registry database — so don't forget to register and keep your
information updated.
Ensure that your dog's
microchip has been
updated with your correct
information by calling 24 PetWatch at 1-866-597-2424.
If you do
microchip your cat, be sure to
update your contact
information in the database if it changes in any way.
If you've moved, or if any of your
information (especially your phone number) has changed, make sure you
update your
microchip registration in the manufacturer's database as soon as possible.
Unlike tags that can be lost or outdated,
microchip information can be
updated in just a few minutes.
Remember, one of the best ways to make sure pets get home fast is to
microchip pets and keep chip and tag
information updated!
If you move or change your contact
information, be sure to
update your pet's
microchip information.
Even better, if you are traveling with your pet or spending the summer at a vacation residence, you can
update your pet's
microchip contact
information with your temporary location.