I had Gracie chipped when she was spayed. I think it was about a $45.00 fee. The vet registered it with the company and I was sent info on how to put further info online. Her chip has remained in place. No additional fees. I was concerned because she was a skinny little thing when it was placed. At first I could feel it in her skin with my fingers but as she gained some weight I could not feel it anymore. It was found easily with the scan. I was concerned about other agencies, like a shelter, being able to find it after seeing people stating that they were hard to find.
It is my intent that Gracie never be away from home for any reason but anyone who has been on YT for any length of time should realize many of the unexpected events that can happen in life. Just one careless maintainance person or a break in could mean your pet is lost. I have done everything in my power to prevent that but I think chipping your pet is the responsible thing to do in an age where you just don't always have control over all circumstances. Just the freak storms that have been happening for the past few years should put people on alert. |