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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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I help out with a couple of local rescues, and I can't tell you how many found dogs are chipped, but the information is out of date.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.
Having the dog wear an I.D. tag on his/her collar is also a good idea, but it's not fool proof. Many dogs lose their collars when they get loose (snag them on bushes, get into a fight with another dog, etc.).
