That needle WAS BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have seen many in my work over the years, and that one made even MY eyes bug out! They did put some local novacaine on Oliver's nape after they shaved the area. That seemed to help. He didn't whince once! I did though!!!! Good job, Hannah Banana!! Nothing phases that dynamo of a girl! Gee, I never thought about that, the tag with the number on it!! I better go do some reading too~ Then again, I know that to claim your pet, you have to verify all the other personal info. on the form. Hmmmmmm. Need to investigate this further! Welcome home girls!