I found a pet with a microchip. What should I do?
Take the pet to a vet clinic or shelter to have the chip scanned, then enter the number on the free Microchip Search page. If the chip is registered with IPR, the registered owner can be contacted. You can also post the pet on the Lost & Found page.
Steps
- 1
Scan the chip
Take the pet to a vet clinic or shelter to have the chip scanned.
- 2
Search the number for free
Enter the number on the Microchip Search page. No account is needed. If the chip is registered with IPR, the registered owner can be contacted.
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Post the pet or call
You can also post the pet on the Lost & Found page. The About page lists a 24/7 phone line at 1-844-477-7387 that can check a registration.