What is microchipping, and why is it important?
Microchipping your pet involves implanting a chip with your contact information in your pet’s shoulder area. The chip can be read by scanner at most animal shelters and is an excellent way to reunite lost pets with their families—as long as you keep providing the chip company with updated information. The ASPCA strongly recommends that pet owners consider microchipping their pets as a permanent form of identification, in addition to a current dog license and identification tag. You may also wish to discuss microchipping with your local veterinarian.
