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
Microchipping is one of the most effective ways to protect your pet throughout their life. Yet, many pet owners are unaware of how vital registering a microchip is for reuniting lost pets with their families. A registered microchip isn’t just a precaution—it can mean the difference between a joyful reunion
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
Microchipping is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your pet throughout their life. Whether you’re bringing home a playful kitten, raising a curious puppy, or caring for a senior pet, microchipping ensures that if your furry friend is ever lost, they can be reunited with you
Microchip and Registration for Indoor Cats: Why It’s Essential When it comes to indoor cats, many owners mistakenly believe that microchipping and registration are unnecessary. After all, if your cat stays indoors, what’s the risk? However, in 2023, over 4,200 lost cats arrived at BC SPCA centers, and more than
Microchipping is one of the most effective ways to protect your pet throughout their life. Yet, many pet owners are unaware of how vital registering a microchip is for reuniting lost pets with their families. A registered microchip isn’t just a precaution—it can mean the difference between a joyful reunion
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
Microchipping is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your pet throughout their life. Whether you’re bringing home a playful kitten, raising a curious puppy, or caring for a senior pet, microchipping ensures that if your furry friend is ever lost, they can be reunited with you
Microchip and Registration for Indoor Cats: Why It’s Essential When it comes to indoor cats, many owners mistakenly believe that microchipping and registration are unnecessary. After all, if your cat stays indoors, what’s the risk? However, in 2023, over 4,200 lost cats arrived at BC SPCA centers, and more than
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.
