Microchipping: Help Lost Pets Find Their Way Home
Each year, thousands of pets go missing — and many never make it back home.
Even if your pet wears a collar and ID tag, these can fall off, break, or become unreadable.
A microchip is permanent, safe, and can’t get lost — making it one of the most effective ways to bring a lost pet home.
At Grand Oaks Pet Hospital, we strongly recommend microchipping for all pets, including indoor pets and those already wearing tags.
️ Permanent, lifetime identification
️ Can’t be removed, lost, or altered
️ Quick and nearly painless to implant
️ No maintenance, charging, or batteries required
️ Significantly increases the chance of a safe return if lost
Microchipping isn’t just for dogs — cats benefit just as much, especially since many don’t wear collars at all.
A microchip is a tiny electronic chip about the size of a grain of rice.
It's implanted just beneath your pet’s skin — usually between the shoulder blades — using a needle similar to those used for vaccinations.
Each chip contains a unique ID number that links to your contact details in a national pet recovery database.
Once registered, your pet’s information is accessible to shelters, veterinarians, and animal control across the country.
The microchipping process:
Takes only a few seconds, Is similar to a routine injection, does not require anesthesia, Is safe for puppies, kittens, and adult pets
Your pet might feel a brief pinch, but the procedure is minimally uncomfortable and over in moments.
Once implanted, the chip stays with your pet for life.
A shelter, vet, or rescue scans your pet for a microchip. The scanner reads the unique ID number. The microchip company is contacted, and your information is retrieved. You’re notified immediately and can reunite with your pet quickly
No GPS is involved, and no tracking — the chip simply stores your pet’s ID and links it to your contact info in a secure database.
If your contact information changes (address, phone number, etc.), be sure to update your microchip registration.
We’re happy to help you confirm your pet’s chip is still working and linked to the correct info — just stop by for a quick scan.
We exclusively install PetLink microchips, which are a great addition to your pet adoption resources.
The best part is that you won't incur an annual fee to keep the chip active; however, it’s essential to update it if your contact information changes.
Whether you’ve just welcomed a new puppy or kitten, or have an older pet without a chip, we’re here to help.
Call today to schedule your microchipping appointment, or ask us to add it to your pet’s next visit.