August 15th is Check the
Chip Day.
Microchips
greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if
they are lost or stolen…but a microchip only works if its registration
information is accurate.
Here is what you can do as a pet owner to
increase the chances of getting your pet back if they are lost:
*Make an appointment with your veterinarian
for microchipping if your pet isn’t already microchipped (then make sure that
your pet’s chip is immediately registered).
*Check your already-microchipped pet’s registration
information in the microchip manufacturer’s database, and make sure it’s
up-to-date.
Updating your pet’s
microchip registration
To update your pet’s registration, you’ll need
your pet’s microchip number and the phone number of the chip manufacturer. Make
sure that all of the information, particularly your phone number(s) and
address, are correct. If you don’t have the chip number for your pet, please
call us. We can get you the chip number (even if we did not chip your pet) and
we will be able to provide you with the phone number of the manufacturer.