Notice:
Our upcoming “Fall Pet Fair” has been canceled due to inclement weather. We will notify you of the new date as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and stay safe!
Notice:
Our upcoming “Fall Pet Fair” has been canceled due to inclement weather. We will notify you of the new date as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and stay safe!
If your pet ever gets lost, a microchip can help bring them home faster. It’s a safe, simple, and permanent form of ID, and our low-cost clinics make it easy and affordable at just $35 per pet.
Collars can break. Tags can fall off. But a microchip stays with your pet for life. Each chip contains a unique number linked to your contact information, and most shelters, animal services, and vet clinics have scanners that can read it and reunite you with your pet.
Our clinics are run by trained staff and volunteers who care about pets and the people who love them. The process is:
The chip is about the size of a grain of rice and goes just under the skin, usually between the shoulder blades.
Most pets barely notice it. The process is about as fast and easy as getting a vaccine.
Offers a form of identification that your pet can’t lose. Just make sure your contact info stays up to date.
Includes chip implantation, lifetime registration in a national pet database, and ongoing support from the Humane Society of Oakville, Milton & Halton.
Payment is due at the time of registration. Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
To help things run smoothly:
Spots fill up quickly and early registration is encouraged.
Absolutely! Many families chip multiple pets at the same clinic. Just be sure to register each pet individually when signing up as this helps us keep everything organized and ensures your appointment runs smoothly.
You’ll need to contact the registry where your pet’s chip is registered. If you don’t know which registry that is, we can help you figure it out. Just give us a call or bring your pet in to be scanned. Once you know the registry, you can usually update your information online using your chip number and contact credentials.
It’s a good idea to double-check your info every time you move or get a new phone number.
If you’re not sure, your veterinarian can scan your pet using a handheld microchip reader. It’s a quick and painless process. Most shelters (including HSOMH) and animal clinics can do this for you as well. If a chip is found, the scanner will display a unique ID number which can be used to look up the registry it’s connected to.
A microchip is designed to last your pet’s lifetime. It doesn’t require batteries or maintenance, and it won’t wear out or stop working under normal circumstances. Just be sure to keep your contact information up to date so it can do its job when needed.
No, microchips aren’t tracking devices. They don’t use GPS and can’t tell you where your pet is in real-time. Instead, they store a unique identification number that connects your pet to your contact information in a secure database. If your pet is found and scanned, that number helps the finder contact you quickly.
Help us keep vital programming like this affordable and accessible to those who need it.
