Hi, I have been trying to decide if I will microchip Snoopy and have been doing some research. Here is one of the articleshttp://www.louisville-pets.com/microchip_cancer_study.html Along with the fact that the microchip can migrate, (could it migrate to heart????) I don't think I want to take the risk. However, I live in Ireland in a small town so think there is less chance of dog napping here. Also, Snoopy goes everywhere with me, even into the supermarket in a little tote bag, so he is never left on his own.