New Microchip Registry - just FYI
In a catalog today, I see that Ryan's Pet Supply, based in AZ has apparently come out with their own microchips. Personally, I'm not in favor of all these different microchips, due to the problems ...
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raindove wrote:
rockhillmanor -- I'm so sorry. I did not realize that the owner's information is visible to the general public. I agree with you.
I just thought that it would be a local number to call for people in AZ.I do know that many, many people never register the microchip when they acquire a dog that is already chipped.
And as far as I know, an owner has to pay to register the info or transfer ownership.
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The problem I keep running into with rescues is that you can't change the chip info unless you have the password/original owner info. The first registration if free with the chip. They usually charge for any changes after that.
And of course that with the existing chip it's obvious if the dogs in a shelter being adopted, the original owner has not registered it or its outdated. Otherwise he would have found his original owner and not be in the shelter.
We re chip the dogs and put our info on it. That way we 'know' it is registered. Both chips are readable and any reputable shelter/vet will try both numbers to find the owner.
What do the rest of you do with a chipped rescue before you adopt it out?
