Why
Microchip?
Each
year thousands of lost and abandoned animals are taken in by
shelters and humane societies across North America. Some of these
animals never make it home because they can’t be identified.
Microchipping identifies your pet and links the animal back to you.
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Only true permanent method of pet identification.
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Best chance of your pet returning to you after becoming missing.
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Quick and painless procedure, similar to a vaccination.
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Lasts for the lifetime of your pet.
Frequently
Asked Questions
What is an animal microchip?
The 24PetWatch microchip is a tiny
chip, the size of a grain of rice. It is permanently implanted in
your pet. Each chip has a unique identification number that links
your pet to your personal contact information so that you can be
notified of your pet’s recovery as soon as possible.
How
does it work?
The chip is powered by a scanner
which sends a signal to the chip and receives the unique id number
stored on it. Each animal brought to the Wilbarger Humane Society is
scanned to determine if it has a microchip or not.
If a microchip is present, a WHS
staff member will contact 24PetWatch Lost Pet Recovery Service. The
Service will give the owner information to the WHS staff member, who
will then contact you and reunite you with your pet. In some cases,
the 24PetWatch staff will contact the owner directly.
Where can I get my pet microchipped?
The Wilbarger Humane Society offers this service to any pet owner.
The brand used by WHS is 24PetWatch...a lost pet recovery network
that provides registration for all brands of microchips in the
United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
My
dog always wears a collar and tags. Why do I need to microchip it?
Collars and tags can be removed or get lost. Tattooing can become
illegible over time. Microchips are the only truly permanent method
of identifying your dog.
I
have a cat. Should I microchip it?
Yes, cats are naturally curious and unpredictable. If your cat
strays away from the safety of your home, a microchip is your cat’s
best chance of a fast return.
Does
microchipping hurt the animal?
Animal microchips are about the size of a grain of rice. They are
typically implanted just beneath the surface of the skin between the
shoulder blades. The process is similar to receiving vaccination
through a needle. The pain level is about the same. Most animals
don’t even react when the microchip is implanted.
How
much does it cost?
WHS charges $15.00 for the microchip, for implanting it into your
pet, and for entering your contact information with 24PetWatch
online website.
If I
move or change my telephone number, who should I contact?
24PetWatch.Lost Pet Recovery Service: 1-86-597-2424 x 331
Open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Write: 24PetWatch Microchip
ID
710 Dorval Drive, Suite 400
Oakville, ON L6K3V7