Im thinking about the chip for my dog...

[pitc9]

Both of mine are chipped, they cost me $30 each for the chip, then $23 to register them both with AVID.
The piece of mind is worth EVERY penny!

[cyber-sibes]

Our vet advised chipping over tattooing because he said he's seen many dogs whose ears had been clipped off by thieves to remove the tattoo.
Microchips were just being introduced into our area 8 years ago and our vet only charged us $5! What a nice guy! Sherman was already chipped, so I don't know his $$.
Definitly check out your humane society for a chipping clinic - I think it's round $15.00 here during a clinic.

[Bullboxer]

My vet does both the tattoo and the chip. They like the chip over the tattoo. I will have my vet do it and the cost isnt a problem as long as its the going rate, or close to it. I know my vet is more expensive then others around me. His office charge is $59 (little cheaper then other vets) but he nails you will meds and lab work. My old vet (who retired) was awesome. He always would give you the option to purchase vet products then he would tell you what you could use around your house.

There is no doubt Im getting the chip, its a matter of which one now avid or home again??????

[stacwase]

I hope you don't mind me just sneaking in and asking some questions, while you all are on the subject of chips.

If a dog gets lost and brought to the animal shelter, does the shelter automatically scan for a chip? Do all animal shelters have scanners? Are they pretty cheap?

I was thinking of chipping, too - but I thought that in our remote area they might not have scanners readily available.

[anna_66]

We have Home Again as they said that was the most popular in our area & most of the shelters and vets have a scanner for that.
And as for the price, I got an amazing deal when we were at the Husky Hike last year. I only paid $20 for both of the girls (my friend was involved with the fundraiser).

stacewase~I would call around if I were you to find out what the shelters and vets office (what type they have if any).

[Bullboxer]

I read the FAQ's on avid' site and they provide the vet,clinic, shelters with a free scanner. I am not sure about home again.

[ChrisH]

It cost £30 (around $54) at my vets but the Dogs Trust (dog charity) has a 'roadshow' in town on March 1st and they are chipping for £9.50 (around $17), so I hope to get Bob done then.

Chris

[Cincy'sMom]

All three of our's are chipped. I think I paid $35 each at the vet's and then ~$13 to register them. Their chips are Home Again

[senorita02]

Senorita has a micro chip, but we paid for it in the price of buying her, so i dont know, plus it was in Canada so the price would be different.

[cyber-sibes]

was thinking of chipping, too - but I thought that in our remote area they might not have scanners readily available.

Why don't you call your local humane society and animal warden and ask if they scan?

When we got Star microchipped, we lived in a small town about 150 miles from any big city - When she was a puppy,Star was returned to us within minutes of disappearing (she was so small she slipped thru the fence) and the dog warden said he happened to be in the area and picked her up and scanned her. We were so grateful she was chipped! Our vet had been skeptical, he thought that until satellites could track the chips, they would be kind of a waste, but I'm telling you my experience proved otherwise - I hate to think that she may not have been returned to us.
Collars come off, she's lost her tags twice, at least I know wherever she is, she's trackable.

[Vette]

Yeah tattoos fade off. my friend had her dog tattooed 5 years ago and you cant really read it anymore,, even with glasses. although i dont have my dog chipped,, yet anyway.. i think its a good idea and better then tattooing

[sirrahved]

I think chips are great! Pretty painless, too.

[Suki Wingy]

OMG!!! Don't think, just microchip NOW! If your dog gets lost there is a chance the chip could bring him home!