24PetWatch..microchip! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-18-2007, 07:43 PM

Has anyone heard of this? A friend of mine took her baby to the Humane Society to him microchipped (they were offering free microchipping for hurricane preparations). The told her that he would be registered with 24PetWatch and the registration is free. I just checked out the website (not completely) and I don't know if the it's legit. Has anyone ever heard of this?

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-18-2007, 07:45 PM

It says that the registration is free for all brands of microchips so does this mean that they use the universal scanner?

ImCKN · 06-18-2007, 08:26 PM

We got all 3 of our Yorkies chipped with 24. My vet said it was not the company that the chip is made by but the protection it gives the dog and you as the owner that is important. I was a little suprised that I can feel the chip on the shoulders right below the skin, but again the vet said that being able to feel the chip is normal. I feel that if I do lose one of my precious babies that I will have a good chance of getting him/her back with the chip. So go get your baby chipped....it does give you a little peace of mind!

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-18-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ImCKN

We got all 3 of our Yorkies chipped with 24. My vet said it was not the company that the chip is made by but the protection it gives the dog and you as the owner that is important. I was a little suprised that I can feel the chip on the shoulders right below the skin, but again the vet said that being able to feel the chip is normal. I feel that if I do lose one of my precious babies that I will have a good chance of getting him/her back with the chip. So go get your baby chipped....it does give you a little peace of mind!

Mine is chipped but I just never registered his chip. I'm considering registering him with 24 now that I've read the site. I just don't know if it is legit or not because I've never heard of it. The only ones that I've heard of are Avid and Home Again.

candybaby · 06-18-2007, 09:09 PM

Mine are registered with 24 hr. Pet watch, it's the only one my vet uses, never had a problem with it

MyFairLacy · 06-18-2007, 09:12 PM

I haven't heard of 24 either. Personally I would register with Home Again. I had my new kitten chipped with Home Again and registered Lacy's AVID chip with Home Again at the same time. I've heard so much about them, they are all over the radio and tv with the ads, and it seems like they are becoming very widely used. My vet recently switched to Home Again from AVID because it was being requested so much. I think Home AGain is pretty cool too - you can edit info at any time on their website, and if your pet goes missing they instantly send out alerts to shelters, vets, and rescue groups in your area and will even send you a LOST dog poster.

artie merlino · 06-19-2007, 07:13 PM

Artie is microchipped with the AKC. Recovery Program. Abigail and Tiffany Aloha
are both microchipped with 24hr/Petwatch which was through our local Humane Society. From what I understand whether your dogs are lost or stolen they will eventually end up in a Shelter or Vetrinary's Clinic where they will be scanned and regardless of the Orginization that they are "Registered" with? The microchip is universally scanned or read. But your personal information should be
constantly updated so it is current. God forbid if anything did happen, at least I am relieved to know that they are able to be tracked electronically?
Besides they only charged $20.00, and through my Vet. it was more expensive.
Sometimes you can feel it under their skin. Better safe than sorry!

YorkieMom55 · 06-19-2007, 07:27 PM

We had our 3 chipped at Yorkie Fair with 24 Pet Watch. I went onto the website last week and entered all of their personal info online. I received a letter of confirmation this week for each of them. I hope we'll never need to test if they work or not.

YorkieMom55 · 06-19-2007, 07:54 PM

This is the link to 24 pet watch that gives info and says that the chips can be read with the same readers as avid and home again http://www.24petwatch.com/microchip-info.asp

06-18-2007, 07:43 PM	#1
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	24PetWatch..microchip! Has anyone heard of this? A friend of mine took her baby to the Humane Society to him microchipped (they were offering free microchipping for hurricane preparations). The told her that he would be registered with 24PetWatch and the registration is free. I just checked out the website (not completely) and I don't know if the it's legit. Has anyone ever heard of this?

06-18-2007, 08:26 PM	#3
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	For their protection We got all 3 of our Yorkies chipped with 24. My vet said it was not the company that the chip is made by but the protection it gives the dog and you as the owner that is important. I was a little suprised that I can feel the chip on the shoulders right below the skin, but again the vet said that being able to feel the chip is normal. I feel that if I do lose one of my precious babies that I will have a good chance of getting him/her back with the chip. So go get your baby chipped....it does give you a little peace of mind! __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

06-18-2007, 09:09 PM	#5
candybaby Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N. California Posts: 1,316	Mine are registered with 24 hr. Pet watch, it's the only one my vet uses, never had a problem with it __________________ Candee, Bear, Daizy (in spirit, R.I.P) and Pepsi's mommy

06-18-2007, 09:12 PM	#6
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I haven't heard of 24 either. Personally I would register with Home Again. I had my new kitten chipped with Home Again and registered Lacy's AVID chip with Home Again at the same time. I've heard so much about them, they are all over the radio and tv with the ads, and it seems like they are becoming very widely used. My vet recently switched to Home Again from AVID because it was being requested so much. I think Home AGain is pretty cool too - you can edit info at any time on their website, and if your pet goes missing they instantly send out alerts to shelters, vets, and rescue groups in your area and will even send you a LOST dog poster. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

06-19-2007, 07:13 PM	#7
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	All 3 are Microchipped Artie is microchipped with the AKC. Recovery Program. Abigail and Tiffany Aloha are both microchipped with 24hr/Petwatch which was through our local Humane Society. From what I understand whether your dogs are lost or stolen they will eventually end up in a Shelter or Vetrinary's Clinic where they will be scanned and regardless of the Orginization that they are "Registered" with? The microchip is universally scanned or read. But your personal information should be constantly updated so it is current. God forbid if anything did happen, at least I am relieved to know that they are able to be tracked electronically? Besides they only charged $20.00, and through my Vet. it was more expensive. Sometimes you can feel it under their skin. Better safe than sorry!

06-18-2007, 07:45 PM	#2
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	It says that the registration is free for all brands of microchips so does this mean that they use the universal scanner?

06-19-2007, 07:27 PM	#8
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	We had our 3 chipped at Yorkie Fair with 24 Pet Watch. I went onto the website last week and entered all of their personal info online. I received a letter of confirmation this week for each of them. I hope we'll never need to test if they work or not. __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack

06-19-2007, 07:54 PM	#9
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	This is the link to 24 pet watch that gives info and says that the chips can be read with the same readers as avid and home again http://www.24petwatch.com/microchip-info.asp __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack