Jaxy Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 So we had our two pups micro-chipped as there is this trend of Husky's getting stolen in our area. And of course there is always the risk of them getting the idea of deciding to roam the area when they get a gap somewhere so we felt its much safer for them. What are your thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 In Holland it is now law that pups are chipped after birth..and the other thing is that if we want to go abroad Germany,Luxemburg France etc they have to have a passport and they can only get a passport when chipped...so yes both of mine are chipped.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Both ours are chipped and I think it should be law everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxy Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Here some breeders give you the option of chipped or not. My sister and her family bought a pup a few years ago, soon after the lil one was stolen. So I agree, micro-chip should be mandatory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asslinn Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 My dogs and cats are chipped gives me some peace of mind that if something were to happen. They could trace me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Mishka is chipped, the law that all dogs must be chipped is coming in 2016 in the UK Personally I don't see why any dog owner would not microchip their dog, its cheap, quick and at least you know the dog can't lose your details if it goes missing, a dog can easily lose a collar with a tag on it but the chip is always there Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I would go a stage further if I could and have um GPS chipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I would go a stage further if I could and have um GPS chipped I've never heard of that, how do they work? I've seem some gps trackers for the collar, but it was about £200 if I remember correctly, I can't afford that lol Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 All 3 ov mine are chipped and they also have a collar on with a tag giving our address and 2 phone numbers aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I've never heard of that, how do they work? I've seem some gps trackers for the collar, but it was about £200 if I remember correctly, I can't afford that lol Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2 Don't think you can I was just saying I think it would be a really good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itssimplyme Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I think microchipping is an amazing idea. Anyone can take a dog tag off easily, but I don't think people would go further to try to take the microchip out. I got both my pups microchipped on the first visit to their vet. I think microchipping was an marvelous invention . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachAttack Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Was looking at mircochip threads and found this one so thought I'd ask what 's the best age to get them chipped? i read its best when they are being spayed/neutured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Mine was chipped when she was spayed. I think I need to update every year though, and pay a yearly fee. I'm not sure what happens if you don't pay the fee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Skyla was already chipped when we got her at 14 weeks , blaze was done the same time as his 2nd vaccination so around 10weeks old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxy Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Our two pups were micro-chipped two weeks ago which means they were still pretty small. Its a great invention though! And would definitely recommend it! So glad I'm not the only one that finds it useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyGuerl Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I think it's a good idea..I still have to so my three though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Mine are rescue dogs so came chipped, would have done it anyway, the girls (2 cats, ordinary run of mill moggies) are both done as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I think the younger the better, god forbid if he ever escaped! I'm glad I had it done at his first vaccination . He didn't even feel it bless him x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 All mine are micro-chipped, it was a Godsend when Myshka got out as a youngster as it meant they had a contact straight away. I have done a micro-chipping course so I am qualified to micro-chip small pets too (guinea pigs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, dogs etc) and I too cannot understand why people would not get their pets chipped from an early age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love4Luna Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Mine are all chipped. Dogs are stolen here all the time. And why not? $15 is very affordable for peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsruleok Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 ice is chipped he also has a tag on his collar saying hes chipped this is to hopefully deter people from keeping him if he should ever get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 All of mine are chipped. Nikko came to me chipped, and I got Yukon done when he was neutered. Kodiak came chipped from the rescue, and it registered to them, so if he gets lost they will contact the rescue group first. For Yukon I paid 25.00 for the chip, and $75.00 for a lifetime registration. I can update as much as I want and there is no annual fee. The company will also notify area shelters, pet stores, etc if he ever gets lost, and email any local members that they are lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markulous Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 All dogs chipped and tagged All cats chipped Fish not chipped - it may have tramatised them: fish and chips Rats weren't chipped - who ever heard of rat and chips! Malcolm the stick insect not chipped - think the weight might be a bit too much for him and he'd stand out in the leaves, no longer looking like a stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kauro Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Kauro is chipped ... A GPS chip would be nice... There has tobe a way... Lol... With so many husky lost or stolen in my area... I'm afraid to think about it really... Plus he loves everyone... Ugh... I need to buy a gun also since I have two preteen daughters also... Sooo I need 3 GPS chips lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxy Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Micro-chips for humans would be interesting to see, it would cause a stir for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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