dog tags

[borzoimom]

I also microchip, and they have id tags with their number of AVid on it..

[sanford8916]

Maybe we will put homeagains number on them too! It's probally a good idea that people know they are microchipped so they don't just try and keep them Winchester is such a good boy, anyone would want to keep him. Lou Lou is a handful and I am sure they would want to get her out of their house right away!

[borzoimom]

I keep the avid tag on my keychain, take the number and make new tags and even their numbers are on their therapy tags as well..

[borzoimom]

even my van has a plate that says " microchipped dogs" on it.. nooooooooo kidding. If you ever loose a dog, contact the local vets, the shelter and advertise microchipped dog..

[cyber-sibes]

Thanks for including the link. Sherman has pulled all his tags off at least 3 times. He lies down on our deck and they slide between the boards, twist & get stuck, so when he stands up, he pulls himself loose & the tags rip off. My husband drilled small holes at the sides and now I sew them onto his collar flat. I really like that slide on ID. Mine also have microchips.

[Kayecee]

I have a question about the microchips- I know that if you have your dog microchipped and it winds up at the vet, it can be traced back to you. But what if it doesn't wind up at a vet? Can the dog be tracked via satellite somehow? I know that they can do this with cars if one is stolen. And can I get this done at my vet's office? Thanks.

[borzoimom]

alllllllllllllllllllll pounds have to check for a microchip. Or a groomer if they suspect the dog is stolen.. When I had a pet supply store, and a groomer, the device cost me 900 dollars and used it twice.. Once was worth the money to me..

[wolf_Q]

I have a question about the microchips- I know that if you have your dog microchipped and it winds up at the vet, it can be traced back to you. But what if it doesn't wind up at a vet? Can the dog be tracked via satellite somehow? I know that they can do this with cars if one is stolen. And can I get this done at my vet's office? Thanks.

No, a microchip cannot be tracked via satellite. It has to be scanned by a chip reader, that's all it can do. It is good to have in case your dogs collar with tags gets lost. Yes it can be done at a vet's office, I'm sure it varies, but it cost about $30 here.

They do have a product for dogs that is a GPS tracking device that attaches to a collar. They are pricey and I believe you have to pay a monthly fee for the service. I'm not sure if there are others, but here is one device http://www.globalpetfinder.com/