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Originally Posted by CoCos_Mom  This^^^^
I was under the impression that the microchip HAD GPS!!!!! So, if it doesn't have GPS, how exactly does the microchip system work? What's the point then? Someone can still take my dog and I not get her back. Can someone explain how the microchip REALLY works??? |
No. A microchip is simply a way that a veterinarian, or an animal shelter, etc, can "scan" your dog (and that's literally what they do) and then all of the owner's information pops up on the screen. This is just another way of confirming ownership and PROVING the dog is in fact yours. Now, of course, if someone purposely steals your dog, I am sure they will go out of their way NOT to take it somewhere where it will get scanned. But that's why I don't keep his microchip tag on his collar, because I'd prefer people NOT to know he's chipped. It's just an added layer of security.
A GPS microchip is not possible, yet, so I really think it'd be an amazing thing when and if it happens. The only problem with this is that it's an active device, vs. a passive chip. An active device like GPS transmitter needs a battery, a dog chip doesn't.