Submitted by GSPCA on 09:37, 29th Sep, 2011 | 0

Microchipping 

Every year hundreds of pets go missing in Guernsey and end up at the Animal Shelter, vets and other homes.  We would encourage all owners to have their animals chipped to help speed their return if found as a stray.  Within moments of an animal being brought into the Shelter we can find out an owners details so that we can call them.

How it works

Microchip next to a grain of rice GSPCA Guernsey

A tiny microchip is inserted under the animal’s skin. This gives the pet their own unique code.

The microchip can be scanned and matched to the owner’s contact details, which are kept on a database, such as the national PetLog database or Avid

You must make sure the database you are registered with has your up-to-date contact details. 

How much is it? 

At the Animal Shelter we have over a dozen trained staff that can microchip dogs and cats.  No need for an appointment just pop in between 9am and 4pm Monday to Saturday and for only £10 we can microchip your dog or cat and only £8 for members of the GSPCA.  Although it does help if you can phone 01481 257261 before you arrive so that we can ensure a member of the team is available on your arrival. 

If you have a horse or a rabbit and you would like them microchipped then please contact your local vet.

We also have a selection of cat and dog collars and will soon be able to engrave a selection of pet id tags. Keep your eye on our site for more information for special offers.

 

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