1300 489 873A micro chip is a small chip, about the size of a grain of rice, which is implanted in your dog, usually between the shoulder blades. Every chip has a unique number assigned to it, so in the case that your dog strays or goes missing, a local animal shelter or vet can scan their back and find your contact details.
Micro chipping first started in Australia in 1989, and quickly became compulsory in every state. Your pet should ideally be micro chipped before you purchase or adopt them, this is the best way to effectively trace their origin. If you buy or adopt your dog and they are not chipped, you should make an appointment with your vet or local council and get them micro chipped. It would be devastating to have your puppy run away and have no way for the council or animal rescue to contact you.
Should you need to update your details on your dogs’ microchip, you can do so by going to www.petaddress.com.au. At FindADogMinder, we recommend that all dog owners make sure their dog is micro chipped and that their details are up to date, so that if the worst was to happen and the dog was to run away from the dog minder, they can be promptly returned.
