A Permanent ID for Your Pet
A Microchip may be the most important gift you ever give your pet. Micro-chipping provides the peace of mind that you've given your pet the permanent, lifetime ID it needs for the best chance to come home.
Microchipping is a simple, safe, and effective way to ensure that your pet can be reunited with you if they are ever lost.
What You Should Know About Microchips
- Do not hurt your pet - Inserting a microchip is no more discomfort than a vaccination.
- Do not require surgery - It is a simple, one-time insertion with a syringe.
- Do not move out of place - The design keeps the microchip from moving inside the pet's body.
Microchips provide a permanent form of identification that cannot be lost like collars or tags.
Why Microchipping is Important
Losing a pet may be easier than you realize. Pets can become lost in everyday situations, such as:
- Digging under a fence or escaping through an invisible fence.
- Panicking and fleeing during thunderstorms or fireworks.
- Wandering away while traveling.
- Getting lost during emergencies or household accidents.
- Being let out accidentally by a visitor or worker.
- Being stolen while unattended.
A microchip significantly increases the likelihood of reuniting you with your pet in any of these situations.
How Microchips Work
A microchip is more reliable than a collar and a tag because there is no chance it will fall off. The microchip is a permanent ID that links your pet to you.
Here is how it works:
- Enrollment: After the microchip is inserted, you simply enroll your pet’s ID code along with your contact information. Enrolling is what makes it possible for your pet to be positively identified.
- Scanning: If your pet is taken to an animal shelter or clinic, the staff will scan the microchip to read its unique ID code.
- Reunion: The staff will then call the appropriate registry with your pet’s identified ID code. As soon as your contact information is retrieved, you will be contacted and arrangements will be made to reunite you with your pet.
Ensure Your Pet Can Always Come Home
Give your pet the lifelong protection they deserve. Contact Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital today to schedule a microchipping appointment and ensure your pet has a permanent, reliable form of identification. A microchip gives you peace of mind knowing that, no matter what happens, your pet can always find their way back home. It’s a simple step that provides lasting security for both you and your furry companion.
