![]() ![]() A microchip is not a GPS tracking device - it can’t guide you to your pet’s location. When it comes to understanding what a microchip is, it’s worth clarifying what it’s not. But devices like this require batteries or charging, which renders them useless if they die - making them supplemental, not a replacement for an ID tag or microchip. Have an escape artist on your hands? There are plenty of pet GPS trackers on the market, and some can even alert you when your pet leaves a specified safe zone. If your pet isn’t microchipped, you can schedule an appointment at one of our vet centers to have one implanted. ![]() Just ensure their microchip is registered and kept up to date (more on that below). In the event your pet escapes and loses their collar or tag, a microchip serves as a good backup plan. Every dog and cat adopted from Animal Humane Society goes home with a free collar and ID tag because we believe using a collar and ID tag (with a current phone number and address, of course) is the most effective way to be reunited with your pet, and quickly. What’s the best way to prevent your pet from being lost forever?įirst and foremost, make sure your pet is wearing proper, visible identification at all times - even indoors. ![]()
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