How can microchipping help my dog be returned to me?

The microchip is going to be an identification source for them. Although you have your collars and tags, the microchip is a permanent ID so no one can remove it, they can't slip out of it. The dog does have to be taken to a shelter or to a vet's office or to someone that does have access to one of those microchip scanners. But as soon as that microchip is scanned, that number will pop up, and then whoever has scanned that is able to get in contact with the microchip company and indirectly get back to you as far as getting your contact info.

A microchip is the single most important way that you can get your dog back. Tags on collars and GPS tags, all those things can get lost or can be hung up on a fence or a tree. They can be taken off by someone who maliciously wants to keep the dog from being identified. But a microchip is permanent. It's under the skin and will be the best way of getting your dog back to you should they get lost or stolen.

If your pet is lost in any capacity, such as being let out of your yard, getting off their leash, or even stolen, your pet can be scanned by an animal hospital or a shelter. The microchip number can be recovered and tied to your information online in the database. You will be contacted and your pet will be returned to you at that point.

If your dog is found by somebody and taken to an animal hospital, shelter, humane society, or even rescues, they have microchip scanners. These scanners can detect any microchip number. From that number, they can find your contact information, provided that it is up to date.

Microchipping is a way for veterinarians, rescue organizations, and individuals to identify your dog and know who they are and where they live if they should ever be separated from you.