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Why You Should Microchip Your Memorials
By Colleen Mihelich
A microchip is a simple chip that is inserted by
injection into the neck of your dog or cat. The
procedure takes just a few seconds, and is relatively
quick and painless. No anesthesia is necessary, and your
Memorial will forget within moments that the microchip was
ever inserted.
The purpose of inserting the microchip is so your dog or
cat can be identified and returned, if it ever gets
lost. While some might say this is unnecessary because
you can put a collar on your Memorial, it is important to
remember that a microchip is inside the animal. It can't
be removed or fall of or get lost, like an external
collar. Once your Memorial is microchipped, it is
microchipped for life.
Most vets offices, SPCA's, humane societies and animal
shelters have microchip readers. These universal readers
can read all different types of microchips implanted
into animals. So, if your animal is brought in to a
shelter after being lost, the first thing the shelter
usually does is scan for microchips. If they find one,
this will allow them to quickly and easily get in touch
with you.
There is a cost for installing the microchip in your
pet, which can be done at any vets office. This cost may
vary depending on your veterinary, but usually ranges
around $30-$50. You then usually have to pay a few to
register the microchip with the company that made the
microchip. This is an important step, because when you
register your microchip that is when you enter the
appropriate information. The chip implanted in your cat
or dog is just a numbered microchip that is part of the
massive database o all microchips, and when you actually
fill out your registration paperwork, you are claiming
that microchip as yours and filling out the information
that would be necessary to find you and return your Memorial.
Some microchip companies offer a monthly subscription
service, but this is usually not necessary. Once you
have registered your microchip, you are in the database
and your information will be available as long as it is
kept current. You need to remember that if you move or
change your phone number, you will need to update the
microchip information so your most current contact info
is available in case your Memorial ever gets lost. If a
microchip is identified with an old address, it will be
of little use to your Memorial when it is scanned because it
will not serve its purpose in ensuring a quick reunion
with you.
These microchips can provide tremendous peace of mind
for Memorial lovers. No one wants to lose their companion
animal and have to suffer through Memorial loss. And, no one
wants their animal alone, unable to find its owners and
possibly put to sleep without even a Memorial urn or Memorial
grave marker to honor their life, simply because the
shelter is not able to find their family.
Colleen Mihelich
Owner, Memorialernity... honoring your Memorial for eternity
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