Low-Cost Microchip Event

Get your pet microchipped for just $10!

Microchipped pets are more than 3x as likely to be reunited with their owners if they get lost.

Every year, 4th of July fireworks contribute to an increase in the number of displaced pets. To help keep pets in our community safe over the holiday weekend, we are offering low-cost microchip services during our walk-in hours on Friday, June 27th and Monday, June 30th.

• Dates: Friday, June 27th and Monday, June 30th from 11am – 7pm
• Location: Kalamazoo Animal Rescue, 4669 Executive Dr., Portage, MI 49002
• Price: $10.00 – Includes Buddy ID microchip, microchip procedure, and lifetime microchip registration (no recurring subscription fees)

Microchip FAQs

Q: What is a microchip?

A: A microchip is a small, electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder that is about the same size as a grain of rice. The microchip itself does not have a battery—it is activated by a scanner that is passed over the area, and the radio waves put out by the scanner activate the chip. The chip transmits the identification number to the scanner, which displays the number on the screen. The microchip itself is also called a transponder.

Q: How is a microchip implanted into an animal? Is it painful? Does it require surgery or anesthesia?

A: It is injected under the skin using a hypodermic needle. It is no more painful than a typical injection, although the needle is slightly larger than those used for injection. No surgery or anesthesia is required—a microchip can be implanted during a routine veterinary office visit. If your pet is already undergoing anesthesia for a procedure, such as neutering or spaying, the microchip often can be implanted while they’re still under anesthesia.

Q: What kind of information is contained in the microchip? Is there a tracking device in it? Will it store my pet’s medical information?

A: The microchips presently used in pets only contain identification numbers. The microchip is not a GPS device and cannot track your animal if it gets lost. Although the microchip itself does not contain your pet’s medical information, some microchip registration databases will allow you to store that information in the database for quick reference.

Information provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Learn more: Microchipping FAQ