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
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
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
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
Losing a pet on your watch is every pet sitter’s worst nightmare. The panic, the search, the fear of telling the owner—it’s a situation no one wants to face. A microchip can bring them home, but only if it’s registered and up-to-date. As a pet sitter, knowing a pet’s microchip
Losing a pet is one of the most stressful experiences a pet owner can face. The uncertainty, fear, and endless searching can be overwhelming. But what actually happens when a lost pet is found and taken to a shelter? Many pet owners assume that the process is simple—scan for a
Pet owners rely on microchips to help reunite them with their beloved companions if they ever go missing. However, a microchip is only as good as the registry behind it. When a pet registry unexpectedly shuts down, pet owners and finders can be left without access to critical information that
When it comes to identifying lost pets, microchip lookup plays a crucial role in reuniting animals with their guardians. Experienced vets and shelter staff often rely on microchip lookup tools and databases to trace the owner. While microchips are widely used, not all registries offer the same reliability. In this
Losing a pet on your watch is every pet sitter’s worst nightmare. The panic, the search, the fear of telling the owner—it’s a situation no one wants to face. A microchip can bring them home, but only if it’s registered and up-to-date. As a pet sitter, knowing a pet’s microchip
Losing a pet is one of the most stressful experiences a pet owner can face. The uncertainty, fear, and endless searching can be overwhelming. But what actually happens when a lost pet is found and taken to a shelter? Many pet owners assume that the process is simple—scan for a
Pet owners rely on microchips to help reunite them with their beloved companions if they ever go missing. However, a microchip is only as good as the registry behind it. When a pet registry unexpectedly shuts down, pet owners and finders can be left without access to critical information that
When it comes to identifying lost pets, microchip lookup plays a crucial role in reuniting animals with their guardians. Experienced vets and shelter staff often rely on microchip lookup tools and databases to trace the owner. While microchips are widely used, not all registries offer the same reliability. In this
All microchips registered with the BC Pet Registry are traceable internationally via the American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) universal pet microchip lookup, petmicrochiplookup.org. This partnership means that you and your pet can travel with confidence!
The BC Pet Registry is owned and operated by The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA). All proceeds from this program support the life-saving work performed everyday at BC SPCA locations throughout the province.
