Microchipping Services

A microchip is a small electronic chip that is about the size of a grain of rice. The chip is activated by a scanner that is passed over the area, which then transmits an identification number to the scanner. This identification number is then used to retrieve owner information.

Your humane society, animal services provider or a local veterinarian can contact your microchip company to receive your information, or the company may give you a call directly to indicate that your pet has been located. The information on file for your pet is chosen by you at the time of microchip registration.

No, a microchip is not a GPS device and cannot track your animal.

No, it is injected under the skin and is no more painful than a typical injection. No surgery or anesthesia is required.

If you don’t remember your provider, or you are wondering what microchip company to contact if you found a lost pet, the first three numbers of a microchip number identify the company that issued the chip.

ie. A microchip number beginning with 982 means that 24PetWatch issued the chip.

To find a list of microchip companies, the 3 number identifier, and their contact numbers, view this helpful chart.