You’ve taken the first step to microchip your pet — now it’s time to register it properly. But not all pet registries are the same. Some for-profit registries encourage vets not to register microchips, charge high fees for essential updates, or shut down without warning. This guide reveals questionable practices
You’ve taken the first step to microchip your pet — now it’s time to register it properly. But not all pet registries are the same. Some for-profit registries encourage vets not to register microchips, charge high fees for essential updates, or shut down without warning. This guide reveals questionable practices
Some for-profit pet registries encourage clinics not to register microchips, leaving the responsibility to pet owners and putting animals at risk until guardians pay for
Table of Contents How Luna the Cat Got Lost During a Burnaby Thunderstorm It was one of those nights when the sky feels alive. Rain
When asked if their pet’s microchip is registered, many pet owners said, ‘I don’t know, it’s with my Vet’. Many BC pet owners assume their
Table of Contents One Open Window: How Taco Vanished in the Vancouver Rain It was an ordinary rainy evening in Vancouver. The house was full of laughter, warmth, and noise – the kind of night that feels safe. But in the middle of it all, one small mistake changed everything.
From Nanaimo to Vancouver and the Tri-Cities, BC Pet Registry’s community work this fall brought microchip clinics, free scanning events, and partnerships that helped protect hundreds of pets. Here’s how our volunteers and local partners made a difference—and how you can join us. BC Pet Registry Community Highlights: Fall 2025
Choosing a microchip brand for your clinic goes beyond price. Veterinarians and clinic managers must consider international standards, transparency for pet guardians, and the reliability of the registry behind the chip. By prioritizing ISO-certified microchips traceable through AAHA’s universal lookup tool, and by partnering with a registry that keeps guardian
Table of Contents The Morning Everything Changed It was a calm April morning. Mena’s two cats, Ronny and Sassy, sat together on the covered deck, watching the sunlight move across the floorboards. It was their favorite spot to start the day. When Sassy padded back inside, Ronny didn’t follow. At
Table of Contents One Open Window: How Taco Vanished in the Vancouver Rain It was an ordinary rainy evening in Vancouver. The house was full of laughter, warmth, and noise – the kind of night that feels safe. But in the middle of it all, one small mistake changed everything.
From Nanaimo to Vancouver and the Tri-Cities, BC Pet Registry’s community work this fall brought microchip clinics, free scanning events, and partnerships that helped protect hundreds of pets. Here’s how our volunteers and local partners made a difference—and how you can join us. BC Pet Registry Community Highlights: Fall 2025
Choosing a microchip brand for your clinic goes beyond price. Veterinarians and clinic managers must consider international standards, transparency for pet guardians, and the reliability of the registry behind the chip. By prioritizing ISO-certified microchips traceable through AAHA’s universal lookup tool, and by partnering with a registry that keeps guardian
Table of Contents The Morning Everything Changed It was a calm April morning. Mena’s two cats, Ronny and Sassy, sat together on the covered deck, watching the sunlight move across the floorboards. It was their favorite spot to start the day. When Sassy padded back inside, Ronny didn’t follow. At
