Microchipping

Microchipping is a simple procedure that can help lost pets return home and be reunited with their families.

• How Microchipping Works

Microchipping identifies your pet with a unique number that can be read by a universal scanner that most animal shelters and veterinary clinics are equipped with. Once a microchipped pet is scanned, the number can then be reported to the specific microchip company that the chip is registered with, who will provide the contact information of the pet’s owner. Collars and Identification Tags can help in locating lost pets, but are often lost or wear to the point that they are no longer readable. Microchips provide a permanent means of identification that cannot be lost if a pets slips out of its collar.

Microchipping involves injecting a tiny chip under the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades. The chip is inserted under the skin in much the same way as a vaccine, but via a slightly larger gauge needle.

Once implanted, out staff will register the chip in your name with Home Again (the nationwide company that we partner with for the microchipping process). Please note, however, that if you move or change phone numbers, you will need to update your information with the company.