Battle Ground Veterinary Clinic, P.C.

Wellness Care

Microchipping with HomeAgain

How does a microchip work? A small chip is implanted by injection under the skin between the shoulder blades. This chip has a unique identification number which will be linked to the pet and its owners through the HomeAgain database. This number appears when scanned by a shelter or veterinary clinic and is also printed on a collar tag. When identified, the owner will be notified that their pet has been recovered and where they can be found.

When should I microchip my pet? Anytime is a good time to have your pet microchipped. It only takes a moment to implant and can be done during a normal appointment. If you are planning to have your pet under anesthesia in the near future, that would be the optimal opportunity as the injection would be pain free.

How much does microchipping cost? There are two fees associated with micropchipping: implanting and registration. HomeAgain charges a $24.99 up front registration fee that covers a life-long membership in which they will keep your contact information in their database. It also includes a year’s worth of additional services including free 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center consultations, lost pet alerts to local veterinarians, shelters, and pet rescuers, lost pet posters, online medical information, and pet ID cards. Please call our office for exact prices on implanting.

Does it really work? HomeAgain has had a great success rate of reuniting pets with their owners. Below are some facts and statistics regarding lost pets and HomeAgain recoveries.

1 in every 3 pets will get lost in its lifetime

Without ID, 90% of pets lost will not return home to their original owner

Over 6 million pets have been microchipped with HomeAgain

7,500 pets are returned to their owners every month because of HomeAgain!

Information courtesy of HomeAgain

For more information, see our Customer Care: Microchip Services link

or visit HomeAgain on the web: www.homeagain.com