The Importance of Pet Identification
Had yet another lost dog wander into our yard, a very sweet chocolate lab. He had his dog license tag and his vet info tag on him. I called the vet who was able to tell us where the dog lived, which...
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xteacher wrote:cinscope wrote:
Don't forget to keep the current info on file with the chip company or the chip is no good.
Definitely! I help out with a couple of local rescues, and I can't tell you how many found dogs are chipped, but the information is out of date. With most microchip companies, you have to pay a yearly fee to keep the chip current. Also check your profile on the company's website when you pay the fee, to make sure all the contact information is still correct. My dogs' microchip company (Home Again) notifies me by email when it's time to pay the yearly fee.).
You do know you do not have to pay the Home Agains annual fee they will keep the dog registered. I only paid the first year on each dog they still email me from time to time. I bought the girls Home Again tags 3 years later..... A vet recently checked Sadie's, it was current 5 years after only paying the first year. Your pet is registered for life you just do not get all of their services. And Yes I did check to see that their information was current and correct.
