Dog Chip Number Search and Pet Recovery

If you've ever lost your furry friend, you know how stressful and scary it can be. Fortunately, dog microchipping has made it easier to find your pet with a simple dog chip number search.

The first step is to locate the microchip in your dog's neck, which is usually implanted just under the skin by a veterinarian. This is where the microchip is stored, waiting to be scanned by a shelter or veterinary clinic.

The microchip number is unique to each dog and can be used to identify your pet. According to the article, the microchip number is usually 15 digits long and starts with a unique prefix that identifies the microchip manufacturer.

A dog chip number search can be done online or by contacting the microchip manufacturer directly. Some microchip manufacturers, like AVID, have online databases that allow you to search for your dog's microchip number.

For another approach, see: Dog Chip Search

The AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool is a game-changer for finding lost pets. It's the first website you should check when trying to locate the owner of a found pet.

The tool is not a registry or database, but rather a search engine that looks up microchip registrations in real-time. It's like Google for microchip registrations.

To use the tool, you'll need to have the microchip number, which is usually a 9, 10, or 15-digit number. The scanner at the vet's office will reveal the microchip number, but it won't provide owner contact information.

If the chip is registered with a participating registry, the tool will show the registry's information, including their website and phone number, and the date the chip was last updated. However, it won't show the pet owner's contact information.

If the chip isn't registered with a participating registry, the tool will point you in the direction of the possible manufacturer of the microchip. You can contact the manufacturer to see which organizations they may have sold their chips to.

On a similar theme: Tracking Chip Dog

Some registries, like AVID, don't participate in the tool, so it's essential to check if the registry is participating before using the tool. You can find a list of participating companies on the AAHA website.

Here are some common microchip brands and their corresponding phone numbers and websites:

Remember, the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool is a valuable resource for finding lost pets, but it's not foolproof. Always contact the microchip company and the shelter or vet's office where the pet was found to ensure everyone has the most up-to-date information.

If you find a lost pet, the first thing you should do is check if they have a microchip. The American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool is a great resource to use in this situation.

The tool is a search engine, not a registry, and it doesn't store pet owners' contact information. Instead, it looks into major microchip registries and tells you within a few seconds if/where the microchip number is registered.

If the chip is registered, the tool will show you the registry's info, including the company's website and phone number, and the date the chip was last updated. However, it won't show any pet owner contact information.

If the chip isn't registered, the tool will point you in the direction of the possible manufacturer of the microchip. You can contact the manufacturer to see which organizations they may have sold their chips to.

Some registries don't participate in the tool, including AVID. It's essential to keep your personal information up to date in the online pet microchip registry, as that's the only information someone scanning your pet has access to.

Here are some steps to find your pet's microchip number:

Remember to keep your contact information up to date in the online registry, as this is the only way someone scanning your pet can contact you.