Did you know that we offer low-cost microchipping?

It is important to make sure that pets have proper identification on at all times. Properly fitted collars with a name tag that has current owner contact information is always a good idea, but when a collar and tag is taken off for a bath, accidentally comes off or is misplaced, this is when microchips save the day!

What is a microchip?
A microchip is very small device that is slightly larger than a grain of rice. Microchips serve as a quick, easy and reliable way in helping to reunite lost pets with their families.

How do microchips work? Are they GPS devices?
It is important to know that microchips are NOT GPS tracking devices. Instead, they act like a name tag that can never be removed or misplaced. Each microchip contains a serial number (some alphanumeric) that is registered to the owner of the pet. The microchip contains the pet’s basic information (name, breed, description, etc.) and the owners name, address, phone number and email. When a lost or stray pet is scanned for a microchip by a pet care professional (e.g. an Animal Control Officer, a shelter worker or a veterinary clinic employee), the microchip number appears on the screen of the scanner. The pet care professional can determine which company the microchip is from and will then contact the microchip company to obtain the owners contact information. From there, either the microchip company or the pet care professional can contact the owner of the lost pet to notify them that their pet has been found.

How are microchips implanted? Does it hurt?
Microchips are implanted under the pet’s skin on the neck or between the pet’s shoulders. It is implanted using a needle, similar to how a vaccine is given. The implantation process literally takes seconds! In fact, it will take you longer to fill out the microchip registration form. There is no surgery or anesthesia required, no “down time”, no incision is made and the pet does not become nauseous or febrile after the microchip is implanted. The pet may feel the poke of the needle, but generally most pets that do great when receiving their annual vaccinations will do just fine when being microchipped. After all, a quick-one time poke of a needle is worth the peace of mind you will have knowing your beloved fur-kid has a permanent and reliable form of identification.

How much does microchipping cost?
Aside from every dog, cat and rabbit that is adopted from our shelter being microchipped as a standard, we do offer a low-cost microchipping service for our four-legged community members! The cost is $25 and that includes a premium lifetime registration that has no hidden monthly or annual fees. That’s right! Just a one time $25 fee and your pet is protected for life!

Our microchips are ISO compatible and we accept all forms of payment for microchipping.
We offer microchipping anytime during our business hours.
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. Walk-in basis only.

Please keep in mind that should you ever find a lost or stray pet and would like to know if he or she is microchipped, our team members would be more than happy to scan the pet for you during our business hours, at no cost to you!