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hviola · 11-25-2008, 06:54 AM

Okay, when I took Triss in to get spayed, I also had her microchipped. Its an Avid FriendChip. The vets gave me this pamphlet, and now that I'm looking at it more closely, do I need to pay even more to register the microchip?

I paid $35 to have the procedure done, but I thought they put my information on it. They didn't tell me I'd have to pay more. Is this right? Do I have to go to the website and pay for a membership/registration?

bchgirl · 11-25-2008, 06:59 AM

Yes you have to register the chip. When you register...you are providing YOUR information should Triss ever get lost.

I mailed mine in...but you can probably do it online. Avid will mail you additional information after they receive your payment too.

hasrv4fun · 11-25-2008, 07:04 AM

Yes - you paid to have the chip implanted and all it has on it is a number -
YOU MUST go to the company and register it in your name - if you don't do it and quickly -any one that gets their hands on your baby and can get that chip read to obtain the number can go to the company and register it in their name - DO IT TODAY_ I keep hearing about lost dogs or stolen Yorkies - that is what the chip is supposed to help prevent but at this time the company doesn't know who that chip ( or dog ) belongs to - The vet can't do the registration with them unless he has a special set up with the company - so its not the fault of the vet - the responsibility to register the chip is with you.

Please don't delay
I have all my adults chipped and it has made the return of 2 that were stolen possible.

marcerella02 · 11-25-2008, 07:05 AM

with our chip we just paid to have it in- then went home and registered online but it did not cost more.

bildio · 11-25-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

with our chip we just paid to have it in- then went home and registered online but it did not cost more.

Same here with HomeAgain microchip.

bchgirl · 11-25-2008, 07:18 AM

Avid's is an additional fee.

hviola · 11-25-2008, 08:41 AM

Ok. Thanks for the info.

I will get it done today. I just wish the vet had informed me. Im glad I looked through the pamphlet.

11-25-2008, 06:54 AM	#1
hviola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Casey, IL Posts: 1,175	Microchip question Okay, when I took Triss in to get spayed, I also had her microchipped. Its an Avid FriendChip. The vets gave me this pamphlet, and now that I'm looking at it more closely, do I need to pay even more to register the microchip? I paid $35 to have the procedure done, but I thought they put my information on it. They didn't tell me I'd have to pay more. Is this right? Do I have to go to the website and pay for a membership/registration? __________________ Heather, mommy to Drake (7 yr old son), Triss (yorkie), spike (dachshund), ash and misty (my cats), and a baby on the way due Oct 1st!

11-25-2008, 06:59 AM	#2
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Yes you have to register the chip. When you register...you are providing YOUR information should Triss ever get lost. I mailed mine in...but you can probably do it online. Avid will mail you additional information after they receive your payment too. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

11-25-2008, 07:04 AM	#3
hasrv4fun Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 496	you must register it Yes - you paid to have the chip implanted and all it has on it is a number - YOU MUST go to the company and register it in your name - if you don't do it and quickly -any one that gets their hands on your baby and can get that chip read to obtain the number can go to the company and register it in their name - DO IT TODAY_ I keep hearing about lost dogs or stolen Yorkies - that is what the chip is supposed to help prevent but at this time the company doesn't know who that chip ( or dog ) belongs to - The vet can't do the registration with them unless he has a special set up with the company - so its not the fault of the vet - the responsibility to register the chip is with you. Please don't delay I have all my adults chipped and it has made the return of 2 that were stolen possible. __________________ Helen & Furkids HAVE YOU HUGGED YOUR YORKIE (or any dog)TODAY

11-25-2008, 07:05 AM	#4
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	with our chip we just paid to have it in- then went home and registered online but it did not cost more. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

11-25-2008, 07:18 AM	#6
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Avid's is an additional fee. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

11-25-2008, 08:41 AM	#7
hviola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Casey, IL Posts: 1,175	Ok. Thanks for the info. I will get it done today. I just wish the vet had informed me. Im glad I looked through the pamphlet. __________________ Heather, mommy to Drake (7 yr old son), Triss (yorkie), spike (dachshund), ash and misty (my cats), and a baby on the way due Oct 1st!