Movin’ On UP! A Moving Tip You May Forget
October 18, 2011 at 10:00:30 am | Posted by Courtney F. in Pet Identification, Pet Microchipping
TweetMy friend just bought a house. A fancy house with things like a dishwasher, air-conditioning and a backyard (FYI, I’ll be hanging out there a lot)!
Anyway, it got me thinking…
When you move, you have to tell people in your life where to find you (how else can your friends enjoy your beautiful bay windows overlooking the park across the street). But, along with telling your friends and family, you also need to update your information at the DMV, the post office and even…your pet’s microchip registry!
What’s a microchip registry, you ask? A microchip registry is an online database that links your pet’s microchip number to your contact information. That way, if your pet ever becomes lost, animal shelters will know how to notify you that your pet has been found. (If you are not sure where to register your pet, look for the manufacturer on your pet’s microchip paperwork. There should be a phone number or a website where you can update your contact information).
It’s a simple step that many pet owners overlook when they move. But it’s just as important as anything else!
Some pets can become stressed when they have to move. It can be a scary thing and a time when pet owners should worry most about Fido or Felix attempting a great escape! Although we’d like to picture them on one of those movie adventures where they meet other animal friends in a heroic effort to return home, the reality is, they will most likely be picked up by your local animal control agency and scanned for their microchip. If you haven’t updated your information…your pet’s chances of getting returned home significantly decrease!
Don't Forget About Meeeeeeeee!
So, while moving into a new home can be exciting (AND STRESSFUL), don’t forget to add ‘updating your pet’s information in their microchip registry’ to your growing TO DO list! That way when you have your big housewarming party to show off those fancy new window treatments… you can rest easy knowing your furry friends are part of the welcome party!
I adopted a wonderful dog from the Agoura shelter on Dec 23/2011. The paperwork they gave me shows a datamars microchip was placed with her. However I have yet to receive an e-mail to begin the registry process. the paperwork states not to register before the e-mail comes. Please help.
Hi,
I have 2 of my furry loved ones microchipped (1 cat, 1 dog). I didn’t realize I needed to complete registration info. I just finished my cat, Star, info, but don’t know how to access my dog’s info. I can’t find the paperwork & he lost his microchip tag. How do I find his info & link the files together please?
Lisa, Someone from the microchip team will be contacting you to help with this, keep an eye out for an email, thank you
Geri, I passed this onto the microchip team and hopefully you have got it sorted, thank you!
I had my Dog Jami fitted with a microchip on 01 25 12 and did the register of it on line.I did get an E. mail cofirming my user name and password.Question is ther any charges ,and how do I log on to my account ?. Nancy.
Nancy, I forwarded your question to our microchip team and they should be contacting you via email very soon, thank you!
I adopted a dog from the Baldwin Park in CA shelter on Dec 24/2011. The paperwork they gave me shows a Avid microchip was placed with her. However I have yet to receive an e-mail to begin the registry process. The paperwork states not to register before the e-mail comes. Can you help me with updating my registry information?
Hi Tiffany, Someone from the microchip team will be contacting you soon to help register your pup. Congratulations and thank you!
Hello,
I micro chipped my dog a little over a month ago. I never received the email I was supposed to receive to complete the registration process. I need help.
Hi Esmeralda, I forwarded this to the microchip team and someone should contact you soon to help, thank you!
Hello,
I adopted a dog from the Baldwin Park Shelter on Feb. 9, 2012. The paperwork says she has an Avid microchip and says not to register the number until I receive an email. I’ve yet to receive anything yet. Please help. Thanks!
Hi Coleen, I have sent your question onto the microchip team and they should be contacting you soon! You can reach them directly at microchipregistry@foundanimals.org if you need any more help, Congratulations on your new pup!
I had my 2 dogs microchipped over a month ago and same as many of these other folks on here have not recieved the email to set up my acct but was told i needed to wait for it not to go on before that
Hi Sara, I forwarded this onto the microchip dept. Someone should be getting in touch with you soon – thanks!
My dog was microchipped a couple years ago, I have no idea what company the microchip runs through or any of his information.
Hi Angela,
The American Animal Hospital Association’s free microchip lookup tool can help find any existing registrations for your microchip (if they exist), and can point you towards the manufacturer that made the chip. This tool can identify almost any US microchip brand. If you live in CA, you are welcome to register the chip on our free microchip registry, no matter what manufacturer made the chip. You can also visit the microchip registry for more information about manufacturers and microchip FAQ’s.
Hope this helps and thanks for writing!