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Lee B · 01-11-2010, 10:41 AM

My vet will check most dogs automatically until he knows the human/dog relationship is "true". He simply states it's to make sure the chip is "still working"

One of the very first things to do if you lose your chipped dog is to call the company that has the chip records and TELL them that the dog is missing/stolen or whatever. They will tag the record. If someone tries to change it or questions the chip, they'll let you know. It would be *perfect* if they tried to change it ... then you'd know exactly who has the pup to get him back.

ALL of my animals are chipped, and have been since chipping became available. It's a rather inexpensive layer of security that you hope you never need.

I think it was on here that I read the story of a woman who had her pup stolen at a PetSmart or what-have-you. Right from the basket and out the door - movin' fast, and no one could stop them. Several weeks later, the lady just happened to be back at the store and saw someone with her pup. The dog, of course, was overjoyed. The woman holding him said he was just friendly. The first lady demanded that the police be called and the second woman and dog were detained until their arrival. The first lady said "he's my dog and his chip number is *****". And it was. So guess who went home with the pup???

All I can tell you is that it's a layer of protection you have that you won't have if you DON'T chip them.

ReesiesDad · 01-11-2010, 10:57 AM

I agree that a chip is necessary and when Cookie is found it may be because of the chip. But in that first frantic 12 hours or so I'd like to have a GPS locator attached to that pup. Even if it's stolen you can get in your car, call the police, and follow that pup. Sometimes I might seem a little over the top in the way I look for things but I guess I'm just losing faith in the overall process. I'd rather be smarter than the bad guys.

When Reesie is Spayed next month we'll have her chipped at the same time.

wahawaha · 01-11-2010, 06:46 PM

Winston was just microchipped when neutered last week. Today we had workers redoing our hardwood floors & he ran out the door & down the block. My husband was home & chased after him was able to catch him only because he stopped running & was barking at a squirrel that ran up a tree. When my husband texted me at work I was freaking out. I'm going to look into the GPS collars mentioned here.

ReesiesDad · 01-12-2010, 01:54 PM

Funny thing, last night on CSI Miami there was a story of a young girl rock star that was chipped with a GPS chip by her mother. Story or not, I'm surprised by the size of the thing, same as a standard micro chip. Knowing me I'll track that down just to see if it's Hollywood stuff or a real item on the market.

roxies_mom · 01-13-2010, 05:27 AM

haha I saw that show too! That thing looked painful. Big difference between my husbands tracking equipment and gps is battery life and accuracy. The GPS batteries just don't last long. You pretty much have to recharge them daily. If your pet is on the move that's not going to help you when the battery goes dead. Or time and again it fails and tells you to go the wrong way taking you further from your pet. I am intending on becoming a donating member before advertising his website here but if anyone would like more info you can pm me.

ReesiesDad · 01-13-2010, 06:01 AM

I tracked down that implant. It's real and is very expensive, about $4k to $8k!! The story goes that there is a major problem in Mexico with children disappearing, being taken and sold, so the company's website is in Spanish and I couldn't read it. The product review was in English. It was designed for tracking the kids, but it has to be near a repeater since the range is limited. In the case of a dog, you'd have to drive around until the chip made contact with the repeater which would send the GPS signal to the company who would then alert you.

01-13-2010, 05:27 AM	#20
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	haha I saw that show too! That thing looked painful. Big difference between my husbands tracking equipment and gps is battery life and accuracy. The GPS batteries just don't last long. You pretty much have to recharge them daily. If your pet is on the move that's not going to help you when the battery goes dead. Or time and again it fails and tells you to go the wrong way taking you further from your pet. I am intending on becoming a donating member before advertising his website here but if anyone would like more info you can pm me. __________________ "My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dogs eyes"

01-11-2010, 10:41 AM	#16
Lee B YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 735	My vet will check most dogs automatically until he knows the human/dog relationship is "true". He simply states it's to make sure the chip is "still working" One of the very first things to do if you lose your chipped dog is to call the company that has the chip records and TELL them that the dog is missing/stolen or whatever. They will tag the record. If someone tries to change it or questions the chip, they'll let you know. It would be perfect if they tried to change it ... then you'd know exactly who has the pup to get him back. ALL of my animals are chipped, and have been since chipping became available. It's a rather inexpensive layer of security that you hope you never need. I think it was on here that I read the story of a woman who had her pup stolen at a PetSmart or what-have-you. Right from the basket and out the door - movin' fast, and no one could stop them. Several weeks later, the lady just happened to be back at the store and saw someone with her pup. The dog, of course, was overjoyed. The woman holding him said he was just friendly. The first lady demanded that the police be called and the second woman and dog were detained until their arrival. The first lady said "he's my dog and his chip number is *****". And it was. So guess who went home with the pup??? All I can tell you is that it's a layer of protection you have that you won't have if you DON'T chip them.

01-11-2010, 10:57 AM	#17
ReesiesDad YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Armada, Michigan Posts: 387	I agree that a chip is necessary and when Cookie is found it may be because of the chip. But in that first frantic 12 hours or so I'd like to have a GPS locator attached to that pup. Even if it's stolen you can get in your car, call the police, and follow that pup. Sometimes I might seem a little over the top in the way I look for things but I guess I'm just losing faith in the overall process. I'd rather be smarter than the bad guys. When Reesie is Spayed next month we'll have her chipped at the same time.

01-11-2010, 06:46 PM	#18
wahawaha Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 132	Winston was just microchipped when neutered last week. Today we had workers redoing our hardwood floors & he ran out the door & down the block. My husband was home & chased after him was able to catch him only because he stopped running & was barking at a squirrel that ran up a tree. When my husband texted me at work I was freaking out. I'm going to look into the GPS collars mentioned here.

01-12-2010, 01:54 PM	#19
ReesiesDad YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Armada, Michigan Posts: 387	Funny thing, last night on CSI Miami there was a story of a young girl rock star that was chipped with a GPS chip by her mother. Story or not, I'm surprised by the size of the thing, same as a standard micro chip. Knowing me I'll track that down just to see if it's Hollywood stuff or a real item on the market.

01-13-2010, 06:01 AM	#21
ReesiesDad YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Armada, Michigan Posts: 387	I tracked down that implant. It's real and is very expensive, about $4k to $8k!! The story goes that there is a major problem in Mexico with children disappearing, being taken and sold, so the company's website is in Spanish and I couldn't read it. The product review was in English. It was designed for tracking the kids, but it has to be near a repeater since the range is limited. In the case of a dog, you'd have to drive around until the chip made contact with the repeater which would send the GPS signal to the company who would then alert you.