My
pet wears an ID Tag in case he is lost, is there any other form of
identification I can get for him?
Yes! While tags are highly recommended, sometimes they can
be pulled off. Microchipping is permanent and can be easily
performed by your veterinarian.
Microchipping is a pet retrieval system which involves injecting
a small microchip (about the size of a grain of rice) under the
skin between the shoulder blades of a dog or cat, in much the same
way a vaccine is administered. Each chip has a unique 10
digit code that is registered with the American Kennel Club's
Companion Animal Recovery program.
When a lost pet arrives at the shelter, a special, harmless,
hand-held scanner (similar to those used in stores) is passed over
the pet's shoulder blades and reads the identification code of the
microchip below the skin surface. The shelter will contact
the American Kennel Club who in turn contacts you.
The microchip contains an unalterable ID code and will last for
the life of the pet. Collars can fall off and ID tags can
become unreadable. Help your pet find the way back home, call
us today for more information on microchip system.