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 costly “premium” upgrades. This dangerous practice prioritizes profit over pet safety. Learn why saying no to upsells protects your pet and how the BC Pet
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 costly “premium” upgrades. This dangerous practice prioritizes profit over pet safety. Learn why saying no to upsells protects your pet and how the BC Pet
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
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
Looking for a secure and trustworthy microchip registry in British Columbia? This article explores why the BC Pet Registry is the province’s only non-profit, locally operated solution for pet identification and safety. Backed by the BC SPCA and recognized across North America, the registry offers lifetime protection with no hidden
Table of Contents The Day Miss Molly Disappeared Amalie had just settled into a new home when her curious kitten bolted. On the afternoon of 4 January, Miss Molly—only 17 months old—slipped through the door and darted into an unfamiliar neighbourhood. Because the move was recent, none of the surrounding
On July 20, BC SPCA Vancouver together with the BC SPCA Vancouver Hospital hosted a free microchip clinic, welcoming pet guardians from across the Lower Mainland. With the support from the BC Pet Registry, 46 pets received microchips and lifetime registration. The event also featured fun for the whole family
On July 12, 2025, the BC Pet Registry joined Friendly Paws Society at Sunset Beach in Vancouver for PawsFest. Over 100 families engaged with our team, and we scanned more than 100 pets. While 86 had microchips, 21 were not registered—meaning a potential reunion would be nearly impossible if they
Looking for a secure and trustworthy microchip registry in British Columbia? This article explores why the BC Pet Registry is the province’s only non-profit, locally operated solution for pet identification and safety. Backed by the BC SPCA and recognized across North America, the registry offers lifetime protection with no hidden
Table of Contents The Day Miss Molly Disappeared Amalie had just settled into a new home when her curious kitten bolted. On the afternoon of 4 January, Miss Molly—only 17 months old—slipped through the door and darted into an unfamiliar neighbourhood. Because the move was recent, none of the surrounding
On July 20, BC SPCA Vancouver together with the BC SPCA Vancouver Hospital hosted a free microchip clinic, welcoming pet guardians from across the Lower Mainland. With the support from the BC Pet Registry, 46 pets received microchips and lifetime registration. The event also featured fun for the whole family
On July 12, 2025, the BC Pet Registry joined Friendly Paws Society at Sunset Beach in Vancouver for PawsFest. Over 100 families engaged with our team, and we scanned more than 100 pets. While 86 had microchips, 21 were not registered—meaning a potential reunion would be nearly impossible if they
