I just saw another story on the news about a dog that was returned to its owner after a year of being gone because of its microchip implant. It was a neat story, and reiterated to me the importance of getting a dog chipped. It is so cheap to do, just $35 for the implant and a lifetime registration. If you haven’t done it yet, just go out and get it done.
Of course the most important piece of safety equipment as far as getting your dog back is the id tag on the collar. All county shelters and most vets and sheriff’s deputies know about microchips and have scanners, but the person that finds your dog probably won’t. But, they can read your phone number off the ID plate. Keep it simple, just your name and phone number (not the dog’s name). Get this done today, it will be the best $2 you’ve ever spent. (Lion Country Supply, Fosters and Smith, Scott’s Dog Supply, … .)
