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marleymarl

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I took my dog in to be spayed today. When I dropped her off they asked me if I wanted them to implant a microchip during the procedure. I said I'd think about it and they gave me a brochure to look at the details. If its ever lost they can identify your dog at other vets/shelters. When you report your dog missing the company apparently has a notification system that notifies local vets/shelters and "rescuers". It also alerts the vets about any medical issues the pet may have. Anyway, this isnt an Ad, I just wanted to know if anyone has done this and actually had it used?

BTW, the cost was 40 something dollars for the microchip and 15.00/year annual fee.

 
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Dogo

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Yea all my dogs are microchiped... I think it really helps for those just in case situations. I've worked at vet clinics for the past 4 years as well and when a stray comes in that's brought to us from animal patrol, we immediately check if it has a chip and when it does are able to contact the owners. We've returned a bunch of dogs that way :), while others not microchiped I've seen never returned to their owners :(.
 
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Canai

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I've been thinking about getting it for my cat... he likes to run out doors.
 
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Reel

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Mine came from the pound with a chip. I paid some one time registration fee to attach my name/address to the chip code.
 
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Atheus

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My dog is chipped.

We found a dog near our house just before christmas - no collar, but he was friendly, so we took him to the shelter. Turns out he had the chip too - someone's family dog and they got him back on christmas day.
 
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paulxcook

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It's a good idea, for the reasons Dogo mentioned. Recurring fees are BS though, I don't have to pay any sort of ongoing fee.
 
Capt Caveman

Capt Caveman

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I paid like $15 to the Vet to implant the chip and paid a one time fee like $25 to register the chip with Home Again. I've moved a few times and been able to go online to update my address.

For the money, I recommend it. I came across a lost dog on the beach with no collar. Brought it to the local pound, the first thing they did was scan her for a chip. After a week, waiting for the owner to claim her, she was adopted out.
 
Kelemvor

Kelemvor

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Our dog is chipped and most places like Humane Societies chip all their animals now.
 
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waggy

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Originally posted by: Phokus
Originally posted by: waggy
heh i read the title as "Modchip for pets" sigh
Click to expand...

LMAO... does the modchip allow a dog to act like monkey? :D :D
Click to expand...

yeah they also play PS3 backups. but you really do not want to know where you put them in..
 
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torpid

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There should be no need for an annual fee. My cats both have one. It's pretty painless.
 
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49erinnc

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Both of my dogs are tattooed with numbers and my youngest dog has a chip (one-time fee as part of adoption price).

It's definitely worth it if you feel your dogs could ever get away from you.
 
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marleymarl

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it looks like the fee is for the website features. Medical Info of the pet on their website. 24/7 vet info/care 1800 number. Pet ID cards. LOST pet posters you can create and distribute. The company is HomeAgain as someone above mentioned.
 
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