What is a microchip and why do all dogs adopted from Animal Care and Control have one?
A microchip is a small identification device about the size of a grain of rice that is implanted on a dog’s back just under the skin at the base of the neck. Animal control agencies or shelters who might take possession of a stray dog can scan the animal with a hand held scanner to help locate the dog’s owners. It is another avenue to reunite pets and owners. The chip used by Animal Care and Control is the Home Again brand. It is also a method to prove ownership if your dog is stolen, since it cannot be removed like a collar and tags.
