June is National Microchipping Month
Ensure the Safety and Security of Your Dog!
As dog owners, we cherish the companionship and loyalty of our four-legged friends. They are not just pets but members of our families. Ensuring their safety and well-being is a priority, and one of the most effective ways to do this is through microchipping.
What is Microchipping?
Microchipping involves inserting a small electronic chip, the size of a grain of rice, under a dog’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. This chip contains a unique identification number that can be read by a special scanner. A microchip provides permanent identification for your pet.
What are the Benefits of Microchipping?
- A microchip is the best way to get a lost pet returned to you.
- A microchip can provide proof of ownership.
- Microchipping is quick, easy, and safe for your pet.
- A microchip will not get lost or break and lasts a lifetime.
- Your personal information is private and secure.
- Information can be updated anytime, anywhere.
Registration and Updating Information
After the microchip is implanted, it is crucial to register it with a pet recovery database. This registration links the chip’s unique ID to the owner’s contact information. Equally important is keeping the information updated (changes in contact details, address, or ownership) should be promptly reflected in the database to ensure the microchip remains effective.
Microchipping dogs is a wise and responsible measure that offers numerous advantages for both pets and owners. It provides a reliable means of identification, facilitating quick recovery of lost pets and proving ownership in disputed cases.
All GRIN dogs are microchipped at intake.