Most often if you get a dog from a shelter, or rescue, it will be Microchipped. Some feel it is an invaluable tool. We have never taken a dog to a vet and had them scan it automatically, to see if it is even our dog.
Here is a site to consider. Chip Me Not
And this just came to my desk today.
Pet Owners Misled on chips
And this just came to my desk today.
Pet Owners Misled on chips
If your dog is chipped, be sure to register the chip number with the maufacturer of the chip ASAP. Also here is a national free chip registry.
They say it is:
It is the mission of www.FreePetChipRegistry.com that all micro-chipped pets are properly registered into a database. That's why FreePetChipRegistry.com is completely FREE for LIFE and OPEN for all pets with any manufacturer's microchip ID. There is never a fee to makes changes to a pet registration and no registrant will ever be solicited for anything!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at any time.
This email is being sent to every known animal shelter and rescue in the United States (over 13,800).
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The next ID is a Tattoo.
Some suggest not marking the ear, for obvious reasons.
The next and always suggested type of ID is a tag. They can be purchased on site in many pet stores including Petsmart and Petco, and even Wal-Mart.
Always, always have a tag on your dog. If you choose to add another ID it is your choice, Microchip or Tattoo. When we use tags, we have a last name, phone number and zip code on the small ID tags, if they are large enough, the entire address. Most dogs picked up by animal control have no ID at all.
If you loose your dog, here is a blog with tips on recovering your pet ASAP.
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