Is my adopted cat microchipped?
99% of the time, animals adopted from shelters or rescues will already be microchipped by the facility. But what about the registration? This part really differs from group to group but we have one course of action you should follow, regardless of where you adopted.
How do I register my microchip to a new owner?
Licenses do not transfer from one owner to another. In order to update the national registry for a microchip, contact the microchip company for instructions on updating the transfer of ownership. If you do not know what microchip company, click here and enter the microchip number to discover the microchip company.
How do I know if my microchip is registered?
Look Up the Chip If a microchip is detected by the scanner, it will reveal the microchip’s unique number. You then need to check the microchip at petmicrochiplookup.org. This tool will tell you which organization your chip is registered with. Then go to that registry and look up your microchip’s number again.
How do I change ownership of a microchip?
If you are the new keeper of a pet, you can transfer the microchip into your details. You will need the pet’s microchip number and exact date of birth to transfer the registration online. If you don’t know the date of birth, you can ask the previous keeper to start the transfer from within their account.
How do you activate a cat microchip?
Step 2: Register Your Pet’s Microchip You can do it yourself on the 24PetWatch Pet Registry Portal or by calling 1-866-597-2424 to work directly with a Pet Registry Specialist. That’s it! Once you’re done, your pet’s unique microchip ID will forever be linked to the information you entered in the registry.
Can a cat still be adopted with a microchip?
The chips may initially be registered to the shelter. If a person adopts the cat and fails to update the registration he is still the owner, even though the microchip says otherwise.
Can a chipped cat be claimed by a former owner?
By law, my understanding is that a cat (chipped or not) can still be claimed by a former owner for anything up to six years. However, with stray ferrets we have found, our vet normally advises that if the owner can’t be found within a week, then it’s OK for us to neuter and keep them as our own.
How can I change a microchip on a stray cat?
If you want to change the chip See if the RSPCA can register the cat as a stray for you and then let you adopt it, make a donation, and they can complete the microchip forms. Dont forget though any rescue will scan and contact the registered microchip keeper.
Is the microchip on my dog up to date?
So, if you never registered your pet’s microchip or if you’re unsure if you did or whether or not your contact information is up-to-date, please read on. Your pet’s safety, as well as your peace-of-mind depends on it. As do your local shelters and animal control!
The chips may initially be registered to the shelter. If a person adopts the cat and fails to update the registration he is still the owner, even though the microchip says otherwise.
By law, my understanding is that a cat (chipped or not) can still be claimed by a former owner for anything up to six years. However, with stray ferrets we have found, our vet normally advises that if the owner can’t be found within a week, then it’s OK for us to neuter and keep them as our own.
What to do if your pet’s microchip is not registered?
If you can see that your pet’s microchip is registered, but you can’t access your account because of username or password problems (or if it turns out the microchip is still registered to a previous owner), contact the registry’s customer service and tell them the problem you are having as well your pet’s microchip number.
If you want to change the chip See if the RSPCA can register the cat as a stray for you and then let you adopt it, make a donation, and they can complete the microchip forms. Dont forget though any rescue will scan and contact the registered microchip keeper.