Changing Microchip info?

[sirrahbed]

We had all of our cats microchipped with HomeAlone chips - this is what they use on the military bases and also at our local veterinarian. I don't know anything about the other companies - but HomeAlone has a nice website where I can easily go and update anything in a couple minutes. I even have uploaded pictures of each kitty and little plastic ID tags to keep on my keyring. Since they are indoor only, I never really gave it much thought until reading about Kuhio and then the Katrina mess and figured it may or may not help me find my pets again if anything disastrous should happen where I live - but worth doing anyway. They do not wear collars at all so I feel better knowing that they have the chip. I am curious about the local shelters and will give them a call to see if they have scanners and routinely use them. I am one who thought it was very common these days Better than NOT having anything on them though.

[mruffruff]

Over the weekend a Jack Russell came to visit. He had a Home Again tag but no phone number or address. I called Home Again, but the tag was registered to a far away shelter. Home Again tried to call the shelter, but of course the shelter was closed for the holidays!

I ended up walking the street and asking neighbors. I finally found the owner. She had no idea she had to update the info at Home Again. She said she would call Home Again, but I did anyway and gave them her name and street address.

A chip is only as good as the information on the computer. Tags with good info are invaluable.

[lvpets2002]

All of my babies are microchipped thru Bayer brand && the web site link is PetLink International.. I can go in there & make changes on their profiles & pics.. Now you have to sign in with your sign on & password.. There is no prob..