[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Absolutely, have her chipped. What's the harm?

Yorkies end up in shelters all the time because they can't be reunited with their owners. To say Yorkies don't run off or get lost or stolen is, IMO, ignorant. Yorkies are dogs like any other and can run off with the worst of them.

I thought my Yorkie was stolen recently, and the first question the officer had was "Do you have a microchip number?" He was going to have me alert all the vets in town, so the first time someone brought him in for a checkup or problem, they'd bust the thief.

ID tags are great, but they can fall off. So can collars. Microchips are permanent. Do it, register the number, and keep it handy in case of an emergency.

There are SOME systems that ask you to pay every year to keep her on a national registry, but even if you don't keep paying, at least you'll have the number that you can present to local vets and animal shelters.

LOL, sorry, I keep adding to this: Some people also choose to tattoo their dogs. Just as permanent.

On Target and firing for effect! Totally agree with the kid from Alaska!