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BC SPCA BC Pet Registry community work for Fall 2025

BC Pet Registry Community Work: Fall Highlights Across BC

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

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BC SPCA BC Pet Registry community work for Fall 2025

BC Pet Registry Community Work: Fall Highlights Across BC

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

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Understanding Municipal Dog Licences in BC

Municipal Dog Licences: Why They Matter and How They Work with Microchip Registration In most cities of British Columbia, obtaining municipal dog licences is mandatory. These licences play a crucial role in managing pet ownership while ensuring public safety. However, municipal dog licences and microchip registration serve different purposes. Understanding

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A Vet’s Guide: Pet Tattoo Codes and Registration in British Columbia

Veterinary tattoo codes are a critical element of permanent pet identification in British Columbia. Accurate, up-to-date record keeping of these codes is essential for ensuring pet safety. Since January, 2017, the BC Pet Registry has overseen the Provincial Tattoo Identification Program, which was previously managed by the College of Veterinarians

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dog municipal license

Understanding Municipal Dog Licences in BC

Municipal Dog Licences: Why They Matter and How They Work with Microchip Registration In most cities of British Columbia, obtaining municipal dog licences is mandatory. These licences play a crucial role in managing pet ownership while ensuring public safety. However, municipal dog licences and microchip registration serve different purposes. Understanding

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tattoo code guide

A Vet’s Guide: Pet Tattoo Codes and Registration in British Columbia

Veterinary tattoo codes are a critical element of permanent pet identification in British Columbia. Accurate, up-to-date record keeping of these codes is essential for ensuring pet safety. Since January, 2017, the BC Pet Registry has overseen the Provincial Tattoo Identification Program, which was previously managed by the College of Veterinarians

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Beware of sneaky upsells from microchip companies.

Questions to ask your vet about microchip and registries.