How Does Dog Microchipping Work?

Dog and cat microchipping is a simple procedure that can be performed at your veterinarian's office. Dog microchips are very small, roughly the size of a grain of rice and are inserted just beneath your dog's skin between their shoulder blades. Inserting the microchip is quick and safe similar to a routine shot. Dog Microchips are not a GPS Tracking Device. A dog microchip uses a radio frequency known as RFID to transmit the ID number stored on the microchip to the scanning device that reads the dog's unique number and displays it. Dog Microchips do not require a power source like a GPS (Global Positioning Device) so there are never any batteries to replace or charge. Since there are no moving parts or mechanics a microchip will last your dog's entire lifetime.

Video courtesy of AVMA and the AHAA Microchip Look Up Tool

For more information on the importance of registering your dog's microchip AVMA, American Veterinary Medical Association provided this pod cast of an interview with Dr. Linda Lord, an associate professor at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lord has conducted research showing how effective microchips are in reunited dogs with their owners.

Why do I have to register my dog's microchip?

Once inserted a dog's microchip is merely just a device that contains a unique number. For your personal security and your dog's protection your emergency contact information must be linked to that unique identifier via a secure database.

It is important to register this unique microchip number with your contact information so that you can be reached immediately 24 hours a day if your dog is lost or found. When a missing dog is found, the shelter, vet or other recovering organization will scan the dog with a specialized dog microchip scanner to determine if a microchip is present. If the scanner detects the presence of a microchip, it will display only the unique microchip number on the read out. If that unique identifier is registered in a participating database the facilty scanning your lost dog will be able to determine that the dog is registered to a dog owner and call to inform you that your dog has been found.

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Do you need to transfer ownership of a dog's microchip?

my dogs id is a Participating Dog Recovery Service Registry for the AAHA Universal Dog Microchip Lookup Tool. AAHA provides an internet-based application that enables veterinarians, humane organizations, dog owners or other persons to search various Dog Recovery Service Registries and identify those registries on which a particular microchip is registered. AAHA is not affiliated or involved with any specific microchip registry and has no relationship, financial or otherwise, with this Participating Dog Recovery Service Registry ("helpmefindMYPET", a my dogs id partner). This Registry has given AAHA permission to search the Registry's database in order to assist dog owners in being reunited with their dogs. AAHA does not maintain a database of microchips of its own. It only links to registries such as this one. The AAHA Universal Microchip Lookup Tool only searches the databases of companies that elect to participate in the program. http://www.dogmicrochiplookup.org/

How do I Protect My Dog?

Step 1: Identification

Be sure your dog is microchipped and is wearing ID tags at all times.

Step 2: Registration

If your dog's ID is not registered they are not protected. It is important to register your dog's unique microchip number with your contact information so that you can be reached immediately 24 hours a day if your dog is lost or found.

Step 3: Maintenance

Be proactive in your dog's recovery. When you dog is missing every second counts. The moment you dog is lost or stolen an Alert is generated and sent out to your community. Once found, it is important that we are able to contact you right away so be sure to keep your online account updated with your most current contact information and have a backup contact listed as well.

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Is Your Dog Missing?

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When your dog is missing every second counts. helpmefindMYPET lost dog alerts are the most proactive way to recover lost and stolen dogs 24 hours a day 7 days a week. People find dogs, so notifying your community the moment your dog goes missing is very important. If your dog is lost or stolen an Alert will be generated and sent to shelters, vets, dog businesses and members within a 25 mile radius of where your dog was last seen.
Verify Your Dog Is Registered Properly!

In addition, helpmefindMYPET's International ID Registry will permanently register all of your dog's IDs including microchips, rabies tags, municipal tags and tattoo numbers in your name. If your dog does not have any form of ID helpmefindMYPET will assign a unique identifier to your dog which can be laser etched onto a durable metal tag with the rest of your dog's important recovery information. my dogs id HMFMP ID and Dog Microchip Registry are a 24 hour a day lost dog service. It is important that you make sure your contact information is up to date on your dog's registration.

How It Works

Once your dog is enrolled with my dogs id you will have unlimited access to your online account including your dog's photo, ID's, description and emergency contact information. Each member's personal information is completely secure with only the member and my dogs id recovery specialists having access

It is very important that you keep your contact information current. In the event that your dog does go missing every second counts and it is important that we are able to reach you immediately.

What if my dog has a microchip but it has not yet been registered?

Enroll any Brand of Dog Microchip

There are multiple databases for registering your dog's microchip and it is your choice where you register your dog's chip. In the United States you can even choose to register your dog in multiple databases if you would like but it is important that you choose a registry that participates with the AAHA Universal Microchip Lookup Tool as this is likely the first place a shelter or vet will look to determine if a dog is registered. my dogs id is a Participating Dog Recovery Service Registry for the AAHA Universal Dog Microchip Lookup Tool.

my dogs id registers any brand of microchip including AVID ™, AKC CAR/EID ™, Digital Angel ®, Home Again ®, ResQ ®, ALLFLEX ®, Schering Plough ™, 24 PET WATCH ™, Lifechip ®, Banfield ®, Crystal Tag ™, Datamars ™, Trovan ®, DogLink ™ & Destron Fearing ™

Do you have a microchip registration form?

If you have a microchip registration form but you have not yet registered your dog's microchip over the phone, by mail or online your dog might not be protected yet.

How much does a microchip cost?

Pricing for implanting a microchip in your dog can vary but usually costs between $40-$70 at your vet's office. Most vets will offer a discount to microchip your dog in combination with a spay or neuter. You can also check with your local shelter to see if they have a microchip clinic scheduled in the near future. Once your dog is microchipped it is your responsiblity to make sure that microchip number get's registered. Even if you think your vet might be doing it for you be sure to verfiy that all of your contact information is accurate. Check that your microchip is registered with the Universal Microchip Look Up.

AAHA provides an internet-based application that enables veterinarians, humane organizations, dog owners or other persons to search various Dog Recovery Service Registries and identify those registries on which a particular microchip is registered. AAHA is not affiliated or involved with any specific microchip registry and has no relationship, financial or otherwise, with this Participating Dog Recovery Service Registry ("helpmefindMYPET", a my dogs id partner). This Registry has given AAHA permission to search the Registry's database in order to assist dog owners in being reunited with their dogs. AAHA does not maintain a database of microchips of its own. It only links to registries such as this one. The AAHA Universal Microchip Lookup Tool only searches the databases of companies that elect to participate in the program. http://www.dogmicrochiplookup.org/

How much does it cost to register my dog's microchip?

We offer many affordable yearly or lifetime registration packages to fit everyone's budget starting as low as $17.99. Registrations for multiple dog households can be discounted by our registration specialists over the phone. We also offer Military discounts and discounted registration for dogs that have been Adopted and Spayed or Neutered so call us at 330-440-2481 to benefit from these savings. If you had you Dog microchipped by a participating organization you may be eligible for additional discounts.

My Dog Wears An ID Tag and Mostly Stays Inside.

Should They Still Be Microchipped?

ID Tags are great proactive protection for your dog. Your dog should wear a durable dog ID tag at all times but sometimes tags can fall off, collars are removed for bathtime, or we move and the ID tag still displays old contact information. Microchips are the only form of permanent ID that won't fall off protecting your dog 24/7. For this reason it is a very good precaution to microchip your dogs including dogs, cats and other small animals.
Microchipping your dog can also help protect your personal contact information. When a vet or shelter scans your dog the unique identifier will be revealed and called in to the recovery center. We will contact you directly using the contact information stored on your secure account. You will always have 24 hour access to your online account so you can update your contat information whenever necessary.

What If My Dog Is Not Microchipped?

my dogs ID registry powered by helpmefindMYPET will permanently register all of your dog’s IDs including dog microchips, rabies tags, municipal tags and tattoo numbers in your name.

my dogs id works with dogs that are not microchipped as well. If your dog does not have any form of ID my dogs id will assign a unique identifier to your dog which can be laser etched onto an ID tag with the rest of your dog’s important recovery information. my dogs id HMFMP ID and Dog Microchip Registry are a 24 hour a day lost dog service. It is important that you make sure your contact information is up to date on your dog's registration.

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