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[TheACO731]

All four of my sulcatas have microchips. All your pets should be micro chipped! When it comes to matters of property ownership (in the eyes of the law pets are only property), it's the only for sure way to establish ownership. As micro chips become more prevalent, more and more disputes come down to whom is the pet registered to, just like a vehicle. In my job, situations come up daily that most people would never imagine happening to them, i.e. stolen pets, neighbors refusing to return pets. Possession is 9/10th of the law, if your "neighbor" won’t return your pet, it's up to "you" to prove you are the rightful owner and before micro chips that was almost impossible to do. The location of a microchip implant in a four legged reptiles is the rear left leg. It's a quick shot that takes a second and they didn't seem to feel anything. In the state of California, all found pets by law must be turned over or reported to local authorities. Animal Control officers are equipped with chip readers in the field and considering most found pets do not have their tags on because they slipped their collar to get away or the owners don't keep the tags on at all times. A micro chip is the best way to get your pet returned to you!

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(07-18-2009 07:55 PM)treshell Wrote:  The problem with chips is different states use different brands of chips, put different places, and they often move around under the skin. Then Vets or pounds must buy different equipment for each brand of chip to check the chips. That can be real $$$ for folks trying to give good care but hold cost down.
treshell

There are only about 5 micro chip companies in the U.S. and none are state specific. All animals brought into a city or county shelter (where all found pets should be taken) is scanned. Each scanner can read all brands of microchips. The cost of getting a chip is from $17. To $27.

[egyptiandan]

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Danny