This may be done
online by logging into the HomeAgain Vet Portal or HomeAgain Shelter Portal, or by mailing in the microchip enrollment form
. Owners may register their pets online at HomeAgain.com or by calling 1-888-HomeAgain (1-888-466-3242).
Do HomeAgain microchips expire?
This permanent form of ID will not fall off or fade
, as ID tags often do; in addition, it has no internal energy source, so it will last the life of your pet. The microchip is “read” by passing a special scanner over the pet’s body.
How do you get rid of pets from HomeAgain?
To access and update your personal or pet information, you can visit our Web site and log into your online account. You can also update your information, or instruct us to remove you from the HomeAgain® Program,
by calling 1-888-HOMEAGAIN (1-888-466-3242) or by sending an email to
[email protected]
.
Is HomeAgain microchip International?
If you’re traveling internationally, be sure to have your pets microchipped with an ISO microchip. Luckily,
HomeAgain
®
microchips are ISO microchips and can be recognized by scanners worldwide
.
What does HomeAgain do?
If your pet gets lost and is taken to an animal shelter or veterinarian, they will scan the microchip to read its unique dog or cat ID code. This is the number used by HomeAgain to
identify the pet and retrieve your contact information, which is used to contact you and reunite you with your pet
.
Does HomeAgain have GPS?
They are radio-frequency identification (RFID) implants that provide permanent ID for your pet. Because they use RFID technology,
microchips do not require a power source like a GPS
. When a microchip scanner is passed over the pet, the microchip gets enough power from the scanner to transmit the microchip’s ID number.
Can you microchip a dog twice?
If animal professionals don’t scan thoroughly, your pet’s chip may be missed.
If your pet ends up with two microchips, you will need to register and update both registrations for the same reason.
How do I transfer ownership of a microchip UK?
You will need the pet’s microchip number and exact date of birth to transfer the registration online
. If you don’t know the date of birth, you can ask the previous keeper to start the transfer from within their account. They will need your email address and phone number to start the transfer.
What happens to microchip when dog dies?
There is no need to remove the microchip from the body of your dog after they pass away. There are no moving parts, batteries, or other mechanisms to worry about. Once your dog dies,
the chip simply stops working
. The chip can be left inside your dog with no worries.
What is HomeAgain for dogs?
HomeAgain is
a comprehensive pet recovery service that has been reuniting lost pets with their owners for more than 10 years
. Our system is utilized when a microchip with a unique ID number is injected between the shoulder blades of your pet, which can be done by a veterinarian if your pet is not already microchipped.
How much does HomeAgain cost per year?
Make sure pet owners know about all of the value-added services that only come with a HomeAgain membership. For just
$19.99 a year
, pet owners can enjoy access to these exclusive & valuable benefits: 24/7 on-call support with trained Lost Pet Specialists. A nationwide network of over 1,000,000 volunteer PetRescuers.
What is HomeAgain pet recovery?
HomeAgain PetRescuers
Help find lost pets in your area with lost pet email alerts
. Our microchip scanners reunite pets and owners with speed and accuracy.
How do I change my pet’s microchip information?
You can update your contact details by
contacting the pet microchip registry your pet is enrolled with
. Visit the company’s website for information on updating your pet’s record online, or to get the telephone number to call.
Is AKC reunite a microchip?
ABOUT AKC REUNITE
As
the nation’s largest non-profit pet microchip and recovery service
, our mission is to keep pet microchipping and enrollment affordable, with no annual fees, so more lost pets can find their way home.
What kind of microchip does HomeAgain use?
Our system features an
ISO standard-compatible, 134.2 kHz microchip
with patented Bio-BondTM anti-migration technology and a universal scanner capable of detecting and displaying ID codes for all brands and frequencies of pet microchips.
Does HomeAgain work in Europe?
KENILWORTH, N.J., [April 21, 2005] — The HomeAgain
®
Microchip Identification System is now recognized by the European Union (EU) as a fully accepted form of companion animal identification for pet owners traveling to EU member nations with their pets, Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation announced today.
Is HomeAgain ISO?
The HomeAgain chip is ISO compatible
, as is the AVID Euro chip (which is different from the AVID Standard). Some countries, such as Hong Kong, still require the AVID Standard microchip, so again, double check each nation’s requirements before you travel internationally.
Are dog microchips universal?
Not all microchips and scanners are “universal.”
Microchips in the United States operate on one of three frequencies: 125 kHz, 128 kHz, and 134.2 kHz. Some manufacturers provide microchips in more than one of these types. The 125 kHz is the oldest U.S. frequency and is still distributed by AVID, and HomeAgain.
Does HomeAgain cost money?
Once you register your chip with the company (
a one time fee of 19.99
) it is registered FOR THE LIFE of your animal. There is NO YEARLY FEE.
What is a HomeAgain tag?
HomeAgain collar tags
feature your pet’s name and microchip number, along with a HomeAgain phone number that will never change
—extra protection in case your pet is ever lost. Shop Collar Tags.
What do microchips do in computers?
A microchip (also called a chip, a computer chip, an integrated circuit or IC) is a set of electronic circuits on a small flat piece of silicon. On the chip,
transistors act as miniature electrical switches that can turn a current on or off
.
How long do microchips last in dogs?
When a microchip scanner is passed over the pet, the microchip gets enough power from the scanner to transmit the microchip’s ID number. Since there’s no battery and no moving parts, there’s nothing to keep charged, wear out, or replace. The microchip will last
your pet’s lifetime
.
Is a dog microchip proof of ownership?
Is my dog’s microchip proof of ownership?
No
. Under the new Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations legislation, the person who primarily cares for the dog and keeps them in their home is called a ‘keeper’, not an ‘owner’.
Can you change the information on a dogs microchip?
There’s usually no charge to do this. They’ll give you the company information so you can go online and amend contact details such as address, phone number, and email.
Only the chip service can update microchip information
, not your vet or other organizations.
How do I deactivate my dogs microchip?
A pet’s microchip can be removed in spite of the fact that it’s normally considered permanent. To remove a chip,
the cat or dog in question would have to be anesthetized and an incision would be made that would provide a channel to where the chip is
.
