Almost 50% of all shelter animals are received as strays. Only ten percent of them will ever be reunited with their owners. Most will be euthanized. There’s an effective, yet simple procedure that will protect your pet from this fate: microchipping.

A microchip is a passive transducer that is smaller than a grain of rice. It is made out of an inert substance that will not cause an allergic reaction or degenerate over time. Each microchip has a self-contained power source that lasts for decades. It is injected subcutaneously, like an vaccine, at the dorsal midline between an animal's shoulder blades. When implanted properly, the chip will not migrate in interfere with any delicate tissues or organs.

Each chip is encoded with a unique identification number that is registered with a nationwide, 24-hour network. Virtually all shelters and veterinarian clinics possess scanners capable of reading a microchip. The microchip is only active when stimulated by a scanner’s specific radio frequency. The animal feels nothing as the chip's number quickly appears in the scanner's viewing window. With a phone call, the registered chip can be traced back to the purchaser if necessary. Microchipping is safe, unalterable, permanent identification.

In a perfect world, leashes, fences, and doors would be enough to keep your pets safe at home. In reality, accidents happen and your pet depends on you to protect it against the things that could go wrong. Microchip your pet and take a big step toward ensuring that your furry friend will be with you in the future!

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