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MICROCHIPS - YOUR PETS GREATEST CHANCE OF BEING RETURNED HOME

What is a Microchip
A microchip is your pet's permanent form of identification. The tiny chip (about the size of a small grain of rice) contains a unique identification number that is linked to your address and contact information on a national integrated registry.

Why is microchipping so Important?
Your pet's microchip is their link home to you. Even some of the most housebound pets can be stolen, escape or stray from their homes and become lost. Simple things like a gate blowing open, a visitor or tradesperson leaving a door or gate open, a passing child befriending them, can all lead to the sudden loss of your loved pet. Sadly, thousands of lost animals cannot be returned home because their owners cannot be located. Often the collar or tags are missing, unreadable or out of date, making it impossible to identify them if they do not have a microchip.

Please note: By law, all dogs also need to be registered with their local council and should carry an identification tag or collar. In certain States, this provision also applies to cats.

How is microchipping performed?
A microchip is simply and easily injected beneath the skin by your veterinarian - just like a vaccination. The process is completed in seconds, does not require an anaesthetic and the chip then stays with your pet for its lifetime. During this process, you will also be required to complete a Microchip Subscription Form that will contain your pet's microchip number and your address and contact information. This information is then forwarded and recorded with Central Animal Records a national registry accredited by Domestic Animal Registries Inc the registry watchdog.

How does microchipping work.

Pet becomes lost

Pet is collected by ranger, passer-by, Yet, animal welfare shelter

Microchip scanned

Animal Recovery Service called and microchip number quoted

Owner contacted and advised pet has been found

Pet returned home

Benefits of Microchipping

Avoid the heartache felt when you are separated from your pet - a microchip gives your pet the greatest chance of being returned home
Your pet can be identified anywhere in Australia, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Inexpensive - for only a minimal once-off cost, your pet is protected for life
Simple and easy to perform - one quick injection by your vet and it is done
External Tags can be lost, damaged, chewed, become unreadable or simply not worn - microchips stay with your pet for life and guarantee your pet will always be able to be identified
If your pet is on the maximum council registration rate, in some States you can receive a discount if your pet is microchipped with a lifetime subscription



Microchips Australia
Tel: 03 9706 3100 Fax: 03 9706 3198
Email: info@microchips.com.au

Last Update: 29/01/07 10:08