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Pet Microchips: A Lifesaving Choice

Protect your pet with the only permanent form of identification that lasts a lifetime.

Identification tags on collars are helpful but not foolproof—they can break, fade, or get lost. Similarly, tattoos can become illegible or obscured by fur. To give your pet the best chance of being reunited with you if lost, we strongly recommend microchipping.

Did You Know?

  • Registered microchips significantly improve the chances of lost pets returning home.
  • Each year, more than 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the U.S. (American Humane Association).
  • One in three pets will become lost at some point during their lives.

Microchip Statistics

A study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association analyzed data from 53 animal shelters across the U.S.:

  • 22%: Lost dogs in shelters reunited with families (no microchip).
  • 52%: Lost dogs with microchips reunited with families.
  • 2%: Lost cats in shelters reunited with families (no microchip).
  • 38%: Lost cats with microchips reunited with families.
  • 58%: Microchips were not registered or had outdated information—highlighting the importance of keeping your contact details up to date.

A Quick and Relatively Painless Procedure

A microchip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, encased in smooth, biocompatible glass. It’s inserted under the skin near your pet’s shoulder blades using a hypodermic needle, much like receiving a routine vaccine. The process is safe, quick, and virtually painless.

Once implanted, the microchip needs to be registered in a pet recovery database. This ensures that the unique ID code on the chip can be used to access your contact information if your pet is lost. Globally compatible scanners can read these codes, facilitating the reunion process.

Why Choose Microchips?

  • They last for your pet’s lifetime and cannot be altered or removed.
  • Microchips are the only permanent form of identification available for pets.
  • When registered and kept up to date, they offer the best chance for a safe and timely reunion.

Protect your pet for life—schedule a microchipping appointment today!