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Snicker's Mom · 03-17-2007, 08:07 PM

I need some advice. I am thinking of having my little boy microchipped. How actually does the system work? What is the general cost? Is it worth it? If it is worth it I don't care what it costs, I will do it. I have been holding off on sending in my AKC papers because there is a space for their microchip number. Any help?

I Love Bailey · 03-17-2007, 08:14 PM

I have both my girls microchipped. It depends on where you live, and where you get it done as for cost. Usually it is around $25.00-$30.00, you then fill out paperwork and register them, that is another $18.00.
I had mine microchipped for my peace of mind. Will it stop somebody from stealing your dog? No, but if somebody did I have a better chance of proving she is mine.
If your dog is lost, it may be easier to be reunited with you, but that is only if a shelter or vet scans them.
I feel strongly about it, my friends dog was stolen from her yard and she got him back a few days later because of the microchip, so I feel it is worth every penny!
I had Angel's done on Thursday with her spay.

mhorst · 03-17-2007, 08:16 PM

I don't know what it cost because we had it done while one was being spayed & the other was having teeth cleaned. Don't think it cost too much though. The gave us an envelope with the chip's number on it for registering. I logged into the chip manufacturer's webside, set up an account and entered the information on there, paid a small fee and that was it. I have the paperwork in a file for easy reference, but I think the payment is a one time thing.

indytheyorkie · 03-17-2007, 08:23 PM

I had indy microchipped on thursday when we had his second shots. they put in two, right between his shoulder blades. I kinda freaked out cause the needle was so big, so they numbed him a bit, but he still cried, about as much as he did with his shots.

they then gave my my paperwork and a tag to put on his color thats says, im lost, and a blurb about having a microchip take me to be scanned etc... and that was it for us, we didnt have to go to a website or anything, and hes been fine, ha hasnt acted sore or anything.

Snicker's Mom · 03-17-2007, 09:00 PM

Thank you for the quick responses! I've heard the needle was pretty big!

We live in the country and he is inside or on a leash if outside so I'm not too afraid of him getting stolen but if he would ever wander off somehow..... I think I am going to do it. Our breeder has all of the stuff to do it and told me to bring him over anytime. Thanks for your input!!!

03-17-2007, 08:07 PM	#1
Snicker's Mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 14	Microchipping I need some advice. I am thinking of having my little boy microchipped. How actually does the system work? What is the general cost? Is it worth it? If it is worth it I don't care what it costs, I will do it. I have been holding off on sending in my AKC papers because there is a space for their microchip number. Any help? __________________ Snicker's Mom

03-17-2007, 08:14 PM	#2
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Biggest Little City Posts: 1,256	I have both my girls microchipped. It depends on where you live, and where you get it done as for cost. Usually it is around $25.00-$30.00, you then fill out paperwork and register them, that is another $18.00. I had mine microchipped for my peace of mind. Will it stop somebody from stealing your dog? No, but if somebody did I have a better chance of proving she is mine. If your dog is lost, it may be easier to be reunited with you, but that is only if a shelter or vet scans them. I feel strongly about it, my friends dog was stolen from her yard and she got him back a few days later because of the microchip, so I feel it is worth every penny! I had Angel's done on Thursday with her spay. __________________ Michele, Bailey & Angel Take the Pledge to Fight Animal Cruelty: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer...ge_landing_er3

03-17-2007, 08:16 PM	#3
mhorst Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 176	I don't know what it cost because we had it done while one was being spayed & the other was having teeth cleaned. Don't think it cost too much though. The gave us an envelope with the chip's number on it for registering. I logged into the chip manufacturer's webside, set up an account and entered the information on there, paid a small fee and that was it. I have the paperwork in a file for easy reference, but I think the payment is a one time thing. __________________ Zoe's Mom & Chase's Gram http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=257369

03-17-2007, 08:23 PM	#4
indytheyorkie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 40	I had indy microchipped on thursday when we had his second shots. they put in two, right between his shoulder blades. I kinda freaked out cause the needle was so big, so they numbed him a bit, but he still cried, about as much as he did with his shots. they then gave my my paperwork and a tag to put on his color thats says, im lost, and a blurb about having a microchip take me to be scanned etc... and that was it for us, we didnt have to go to a website or anything, and hes been fine, ha hasnt acted sore or anything. __________________ ~~ Lori & Indy the ~~ Indy's Dogster

03-17-2007, 09:00 PM	#5
Snicker's Mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 14	Thank you for the quick responses! I've heard the needle was pretty big! We live in the country and he is inside or on a leash if outside so I'm not too afraid of him getting stolen but if he would ever wander off somehow..... I think I am going to do it. Our breeder has all of the stuff to do it and told me to bring him over anytime. Thanks for your input!!! __________________ Snicker's Mom