Microchips Save Lives
A microchip is a permanent ID embedded beneath your dog's skin (usually between their shoulder blades). Registering your dog's microchip helps reunite you with your pet in case they're stolen, leave their yard, or if you're separated when traveling or during an emergency. Microchips also help first responders, rescuers and veterinarians locate you if your dog is found as a stray.
Microchipping your pet more than doubles your chances of being reunited. According to one study in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, only 22% of unchipped dogs are reunited with their families, versus 56% of dogs with microchips.
How does a microchip work?
A tiny oblong chip is injected via needle beneath the skin between the shoulder blades. The microchip number and your contact information is registered online on a pet recovery database. If your dog is found as a stray, finders can scan the dog for a microchip number, identify the dog online, and contact the owner.
Microchipping your pet can be the difference between losing your furry friend forever or bringing them safely home. It is easy, inexpensive, and no more painful than a vaccine.
Low-Cost Microchipping Available at Rescue Ranch
Rescue Ranch offers low-cost microchipping to the public.
- Microchips $15/ea
Please call (530)842-0829 to be sure we have vaccines and staff available when you stop by.