A microchip ID is a rice-sized identification tag, which is painlessly implanted in an animal. This tag, or “chip”, is encoded with a scanable ID number designed to help reunite you with your pet. Micro-chipping is the only reliable way to permanently identify your pet.
How does the microchip ID work?
Each microchip contains a unique 10-digit alphanumeric code. This code is linked to a pet owner’s name, address and phone number in a computerized database.
Glynn County Animal Services scans all incoming animals with a handheld device designed to recognize microchips. If a chip is located, its ID number is traced within the database and the owner is notified that the missing animal has been found.
Are microchips safe?
Hermetically sealed in biomedical-grade glass, microchips are completely inert and will cause no pain or discomfort to your pet. The entire micro-chipping procedure takes only a few seconds and requires no anesthesia.