Built-in protection
A microchip is a form of permanent ID that identifies your pet should they become lost. It is about the size of a grain of rice and provides lifetime protection. Each microchip has a unique ID number assigned only to your pet.
Once recorded in the B.C. Pet Registry, your pet's microchip can be scanned by participating veterinarians and animal shelters anywhere in the province to verify their identity and guardian.
Registration is key
Microchips have little value without registration. Registering your pet's microchip with the B.C. Pet Registry connects it to your contact information. If your pet is ever lost, veterinarians or shelters can identify them and contact you right away.
Lifetime BC Pet Registry included
All RDHS pets are microchipped and include lifetime registration with the BC Pet Registry. Pet owners must make sure their contact information is always kept up to date with the registry to ensure a prompt reunion if their pet goes missing.