Microchipping is a simple and effective way to make sure that your pet can be easily identified should they get lost or stolen. All information is set up on a computerised database system for easy traceability.
Should I have my pet microchipped?
Most positively YES. Its simple, painless, cheap (once in a lifetime), it may soon be a legal requirement BUT remember there is no point in having your pet microchipped unless it’s also registered on an up to date web based database like Animark.ie.
If you find a pet and have him scanned the veterinary surgeon, or whoever scans the animal may know the database from the manufactures code e.g. 981 is the Animark (microchip.ie). You can use our Owner Locator to find the owner.
If you can't find the owner details here then go to eitherwww.europetnet.com or www.petmaxx.com These are 2 search engines that between them search all web databases and will either give you a link to the required database or a contact number.