What is microchipping?

It’s a technology miracle.

Microchipping is the professional way to identify your pet and it’s proven safe and effective. A tiny microchip that contains a personal, one-of-a-kind identification number distinguishes your pet as a special member of your family.

A microchip is so tiny that it fits through a hypodermic needle. Just like a vaccination, it’s injected under the skin of your pet where it remains safely for life. This inexpensive procedure can be done anytime and, best of all, protect virtually any pet you love…dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, exotics, even fish! Everywhere your pet goes, the microchip is there. Real protection that can’t fade or fall off.

How microchipping works.

Every two seconds, a family pet is lost.

Tragically, most never make it back home because their owner didn’t identify them. Identifying your pet is vital. With a microchip, your pet can’t leave home without his identification. If your lost pet is found by a participating shelter, they’ll check him for a microchip with a special scanner.

When the shelter finds the chip number, they call AVID’s 24-hour hotline at 800.252.7894. After a quick search of the database, you, your veterinarian or your alternate is contacted, and your pet comes home! Scanners are provided free of charge to any shelter that requests one.

Over 17,000 scanners have already been distributed and lost pets are being found every day. The dedication and commitment of shelter personnel makes our system work. They are directly responsible for the recovery of thousands of lost pets. These shelter professionals are truly heroes.