By: Danielle Bardwell
June is National Microchip Month!
Summer has arrived! You know what that means, with all this beautiful weather our furry family members are bound to spend more time outdoors with us. Unfortunately, this means the chance of them wandering a little too far is also heightened. If your loving pet were to escape, it can be one of the most traumatic experiences for a pet owner. All you want is for them to be safe and to be found and reunited with you as soon as possible.
Microchipping is an important, inexpensive, and easy way to improve your chances of being reunited with your pet should they go missing. The entire process can be done in minutes! Bring your dog or cat to your vet to get your pet microchipped. The procedure can be done during a routine visit, or it can be done while your pet is undergoing another procedure. This relatively painless process is comparable to any other injection your pet receives. A hypodermic needle will insert a small rice-sized chip under the skin. The next step is to register your pet’s microchip ID number along with your contact information in the manufacturers database. The chip can be read by scanners that most vets and rescue organizations have access to. They can then look into the database and use your information entered to contact you and reunite you with your pet. Just remember to keep this data updated at all times if any of your contact information changes!
Did you know that by adopting an animal from Ruff Start Rescue, they will already have a microchip implanted before adoption, so no need to worry about it once you bring them home! Ruff Start Rescue quickly and easily transfers the contact information over to you once your pet has been adopted and brought home. This is a sure-fire way to keep your pet safe, and give you peace of mind.
June is National Microchip Month!
Posted: June 9, 2023 by Kelli Hanson
By: Danielle Bardwell
June is National Microchip Month!
Summer has arrived! You know what that means, with all this beautiful weather our furry family members are bound to spend more time outdoors with us. Unfortunately, this means the chance of them wandering a little too far is also heightened. If your loving pet were to escape, it can be one of the most traumatic experiences for a pet owner. All you want is for them to be safe and to be found and reunited with you as soon as possible.
Microchipping is an important, inexpensive, and easy way to improve your chances of being reunited with your pet should they go missing. The entire process can be done in minutes! Bring your dog or cat to your vet to get your pet microchipped. The procedure can be done during a routine visit, or it can be done while your pet is undergoing another procedure. This relatively painless process is comparable to any other injection your pet receives. A hypodermic needle will insert a small rice-sized chip under the skin. The next step is to register your pet’s microchip ID number along with your contact information in the manufacturers database. The chip can be read by scanners that most vets and rescue organizations have access to. They can then look into the database and use your information entered to contact you and reunite you with your pet. Just remember to keep this data updated at all times if any of your contact information changes!
Did you know that by adopting an animal from Ruff Start Rescue, they will already have a microchip implanted before adoption, so no need to worry about it once you bring them home! Ruff Start Rescue quickly and easily transfers the contact information over to you once your pet has been adopted and brought home. This is a sure-fire way to keep your pet safe, and give you peace of mind.
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