Is Your Dog Microchipped? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Yorksmama · 01-02-2008, 05:45 PM

I was wondering how many of you had your dog microchipped? We have 3 of ours microchipped and because of it we got our Rosie returned to us! Rosie got loose and two boys found her and wanted to keep her so they took her harness and I.D. tag off. One week later their mother told them that they could not keep her and she eventually ended up the hands of a lady that took her to the vet to check for a microchip. One week after we lost her we got a call from Home Again Microchip Company at 8:30 in the evening telling us that they had the lady that found our dog on the other line!! We were SOOOOOO happy and lucky to get her back. We were just lost without her.

jamiesaari · 01-02-2008, 05:48 PM

Yes, I have my girl microchipped and it offers me such peace of mind. It's the best $15 to $20 you could possibly spend on your baby and can help bring your baby back home if he or she becomes lost or is stolen.

Rosey07 · 01-02-2008, 07:56 PM

No not yet.

jkat · 01-02-2008, 08:34 PM

I micro-chipped AND put an ID tag on my little one. Boy oh boy, am I glad I did!

One day, my family and I were working in the garage with the door open. We were quite busy in there and for a while we didn't pay attention to what or where Aggie was going.

It was only when our phone rang and a lady across the street told us she had Aggie with her did we realize she had ran out! Whew...

Katys mom · 01-02-2008, 09:19 PM

We are not micro Chipped. I go back and forth with it. I have heard both pros and cons. The only reason would be if she was stolen. We have 8ft fence on the sides of our yard and a 13ft retaining wall along the back. Katy spends a lot of time with my DH in the front yard and garage she is fully trained not to leave the yard for any reason. She will sometimes tremble with desire to go greet a dog walking by, but will wait until she is given permission.

Yorksmama · 01-02-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jkat

I micro-chipped AND put an ID tag on my little one. Boy oh boy, am I glad I did!

One day, my family and I were working in the garage with the door open. We were quite busy in there and for a while we didn't pay attention to what or where Aggie was going.

It was only when our phone rang and a lady across the street told us she had Aggie with her did we realize she had ran out! Whew...

Yes! I am so glad that you got her back. It is nice to know that there are good people out there that will do the right thing!

Yorksmama · 01-02-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Katys mom

We are not micro Chipped. I go back and forth with it. I have heard both pros and cons. The only reason would be if she was stolen. We have 8ft fence on the sides of our yard and a 13ft retaining wall along the back. Katy spends a lot of time with my DH in the front yard and garage she is fully trained not to leave the yard for any reason. She will sometimes tremble with desire to go greet a dog walking by, but will wait until she is given permission.

What a good girl Katy is! It must be so hard for her not to run off to greet other dogs. It sounds like you have her trained well!!

Katys mom · 01-03-2008, 04:45 AM

The credit really goes to my DH. He worked with her a lot. SHe really wanted to be outside with him and he was always working on his project truck in the garage. Every time she broke the rule she was not allowed back out with him for the rest of the day. She didn't like that and learned quickly what she needed to do to stay out there with him. (She loves her Daddy). ( I should mention her Daddy was determined he wasn't going to like a small dog in the early days)

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Originally Posted by Yorksmama

What a good girl Katy is! It must be so hard for her not to run off to greet other dogs. It sounds like you have her trained well!!

Yorksmama · 01-03-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Katys mom

The credit really goes to my DH. He worked with her a lot. SHe really wanted to be outside with him and he was always working on his project truck in the garage. Every time she broke the rule she was not allowed back out with him for the rest of the day. She didn't like that and learned quickly what she needed to do to stay out there with him. (She loves her Daddy). ( I should mention her Daddy was determined he wasn't going to like a small dog in the early days)

It sounds like Katy knows her limits and boundries very well. That's great that she can be out there with your husband like that too! It sure is something how they can melt anyone's heart. I didn't grow up having any dogs and wasn't planning on having any dogs in my future. My husband was out once and saw a Yorkshire Terrier and said, "That is the type of dog that I want to get someday!" Well 4 years ago on Valentine's Day he brought home not one, but two Yorkshire Terriers(sisters) for ME! Well, they won me over immediately and I cannot immagine life without them!

Tammyh · 01-03-2008, 07:43 AM

Bella's not microchipped but I plan on getting it done when I have her spayed.

kuku2121 · 01-07-2008, 09:51 AM

I really need to get him tags incase he slips out the door to make it easier for someone to return him.

fufufashions · 01-07-2008, 09:57 AM

Angel and Princess are chipped. We had them done at the same time as their spaying. I would NEVER put one in a furbaby when they were awake. I have seen it put in a HUGE dog and it REALLY hurt. I can't imagine how painful it would be for our little ones. Kissy isn't chipped since she hasn't been "out" for anything since she was spayed as a puppy 7 years ago. They didn't have it back then that i was aware of. If she is every out for any reason, i'll have it done.

ARCHIE · 01-07-2008, 09:58 AM

Buddy is NEVER without me outdoors. He carries two ID tags on his
harness. One from the vet and the other from insurance with all the
information needed for his safe return. I did not want to put him through
the stress of chipping him when I first got him and then never did it.
There is no way he can get away from me unless someone steals him from
my home.

View Poll Results: Is Your Dog Microchipped?
My Dog is Microchipped and has an I.D. tag.	16	39.02%
My Dog has an I.D. tag.	7	17.07%
My Dog is Microchipped, but without an I.D. tag.	10	24.39%
My Dog doesn't wear any type of I.D.	8	19.51%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

01-02-2008, 05:45 PM	#1
Yorksmama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 224	Is Your Dog Microchipped? I was wondering how many of you had your dog microchipped? We have 3 of ours microchipped and because of it we got our Rosie returned to us! Rosie got loose and two boys found her and wanted to keep her so they took her harness and I.D. tag off. One week later their mother told them that they could not keep her and she eventually ended up the hands of a lady that took her to the vet to check for a microchip. One week after we lost her we got a call from Home Again Microchip Company at 8:30 in the evening telling us that they had the lady that found our dog on the other line!! We were SOOOOOO happy and lucky to get her back. We were just lost without her. __________________ RosieLilyBuddy Holly Jenny

01-02-2008, 09:19 PM	#5
Katys mom I love yorkie kisses Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,615	We are not micro Chipped. I go back and forth with it. I have heard both pros and cons. The only reason would be if she was stolen. We have 8ft fence on the sides of our yard and a 13ft retaining wall along the back. Katy spends a lot of time with my DH in the front yard and garage she is fully trained not to leave the yard for any reason. She will sometimes tremble with desire to go greet a dog walking by, but will wait until she is given permission. __________________ www.katybows.com Yorkie Talk members use coupon code YT100 to get your 10% discount! OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

01-03-2008, 07:43 AM	#10
Tammyh YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 344	Bella's not microchipped but I plan on getting it done when I have her spayed. __________________ Bella & Lucee's Momma

01-07-2008, 09:51 AM	#11
kuku2121 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Freedom, PA Posts: 182	I really need to get him tags incase he slips out the door to make it easier for someone to return him. __________________ Krystal and Carlos Memeber of the Little Gentlemens Club

01-02-2008, 05:48 PM	#2
jamiesaari Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 241	Yes, I have my girl microchipped and it offers me such peace of mind. It's the best $15 to $20 you could possibly spend on your baby and can help bring your baby back home if he or she becomes lost or is stolen.

01-02-2008, 07:56 PM	#3
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	No not yet.

01-02-2008, 08:34 PM	#4
jkat YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 459	I micro-chipped AND put an ID tag on my little one. Boy oh boy, am I glad I did! One day, my family and I were working in the garage with the door open. We were quite busy in there and for a while we didn't pay attention to what or where Aggie was going. It was only when our phone rang and a lady across the street told us she had Aggie with her did we realize she had ran out! Whew...

01-07-2008, 09:57 AM	#12
fufufashions LEADER OF MY PACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas - Where there is no Equal! Posts: 2,342	Angel and Princess are chipped. We had them done at the same time as their spaying. I would NEVER put one in a furbaby when they were awake. I have seen it put in a HUGE dog and it REALLY hurt. I can't imagine how painful it would be for our little ones. Kissy isn't chipped since she hasn't been "out" for anything since she was spayed as a puppy 7 years ago. They didn't have it back then that i was aware of. If she is every out for any reason, i'll have it done. __________________ Linda and my PACK - PRINCESS ANGEL CANDY & KISSY FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats - FREE SAMPLES AVAILABLE

01-07-2008, 09:58 AM	#13
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 9,723	Buddy is NEVER without me outdoors. He carries two ID tags on his harness. One from the vet and the other from insurance with all the information needed for his safe return. I did not want to put him through the stress of chipping him when I first got him and then never did it. There is no way he can get away from me unless someone steals him from my home. __________________ Carol Buddy ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~