A microchip is a tiny injectable glass cylinder about 12-14mm - the size of a grain of rice. It carries a unique number that can be read by a scanner. Microchips are also called transponders. back to top

Having a microchip ID implanted is one of the safest forms of pet identification! One in three pets will get lost during their lifetime. Without ID, 90% of pets are not returned to their owners. Collars and tags are a great way to identify lost pets, but they can easily come off or be removed. Microchipping is permanent, completely unalterable and does not change or harm the appearance of the animal in any way. The procedure is safe, inexpensive, fast and virtually painless for your pet.

The microchip is a tiny computer chip which has an identification number programmed into it. The chip is encased in a smooth, strong biocompatible glass, and is small enough to fit into a hypodermic needle. Once an animal is injected with the chip, he can be identified throughout his life by this one-of-a-kind number. His identification cannot be lost, altered or intentionally removed. The microchip is generally injected deeply under the skin. It sits safely there, totally inert.

Males usually range between 29" and 34"at the shoulder with a weight range between 110 and 160 pounds. Bitches must be at least 27.5", but can reach the height of 32 inches, and have a weight range between 88 and 120 pounds.

ANSWER: A microchip is a small chip that a veterinarian inserts into an animal's neck between the shoulder blades. It is a painless procedure and is harmless to the animal. Once the microchip is inserted we can scan the animal for the chip and the number the scanner reads is registered to the animal.

There is only one purpose - to identify your pet - but there are many situations where this is useful and some where it is compulsory. The two most important situations are: Rehoming lost pets. The chip in your pet will enable vets and rescue organizations to trace you, the owner. International travel: many countries require microchips for pets entering the country. Chip numbers may have to correspond to laboratory and health reports to allow international travel.

All Kittiary kittens are microchipped prior to going to their new homes. The new owner's contact information is listed as well as our contact information. This gives our kittens a better chance of being identified and returned home if they are ever lost or abandoned.

YES and NO! We used to microchip every puppy born at Bullistik whether they remained here with us or were placed with a new family. However, we soon realized that the new puppy owners were not taking the necessary steps to change the microchip registration information after they purchased their puppy from Bullistik.

Animal microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and are typically implanted just beneath the skin between the shoulder blades by a veterinarian or trained member of an animal welfare organization. The process is similar to a vaccination and most animals do not react when the microchip is implanted. Once implanted the microchip remains just beneath the skin for the rest of the animal's lifetime, a permanent form of identification.

A dog/cat license is a permit to keep a dog/cat within the City/County limits. It is similar to licensing your vehicle. Licensing allows the City/County to keep track of current rabies vaccinations. Another benefit is a found, licensed dog/cat can be identified returned to the owner, if the dog/cat is wearing the registration tag. We all love animals and would rather see them safely at the Shelter, rather than running the streets. We get to see many happy reunions with pet owners.

It is actually a very quick and simple procedure which can be done on an outpatient basis. It does not require any form of sedation. The microchip which is the size of a grain of rice is implanted under the skin over the shoulder area of dogs and cats with a hypodermic needle & syringe. This allows your pet to be permanently identified to help protect against loss or theft.