Microchips

A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted beneath your pet’s skin, between the shoulder blades. It contains a unique number assigned to your pet, which serves as an identifier when scanned by a shelter or vet—similar to a car’s license plate. Microchips help keep pets and their families together!

Despite your best efforts, your pet could slip out of an open door or gate and go missing. While we recommend using a collar and ID tag, these can sometimes fall off. By microchipping your pet, you significantly increase the chances of being reunited with your best friend!

It’s important to register your contact information in a microchip registry (database) and keep it up to date. If you change your phone number or address, don’t forget to update your pet’s microchip information to ensure you can be contacted if your pet gets lost.