I think all vets should scan every new patient that walks through their doors, regardless of it being a brand new puppy, a stray someone found, or an 11 year old dog that just moved to town. It would just be a good routine thing to do. Even if it's a new puppy, it could have a chip that the breeder implanted that the buyer didn't know about (not sure why the breeder wouldn't tell them but it could happen). but that way, if a chip is found and is registered in someone else's name, that person could be contacted to make sure the dog isn't stolen.
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Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.
Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue. |