Give Your Dog the Gift of Secure ID-Microchip Your Golden Retriever

What happens when your golden gets lost?

As much as we hate to think about it, there is always the possibility of your golden retriever getting lost. Even with fenced property, obedience training, and owner monitoring, it is possible for your golden to get separated from you. Micro chipping is a simple and effective way to ensure a lost pet is returned quickly.

What is a microchip?

A microchip is a small electronic device the size of a rice grain. Implanted just under a dog’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades, it uses RFID technology to store a unique identification number. Unlike a collar or tag, this secure device won’t fall off, can’t break, or be removed. A microchip can be scanned by an animal control officer, vet, rescue clinic, or any other place equipped with a scanner. There is no battery needed and no moving parts.

Microchip Registration

In order for a microchip to be useful, it has to be activated and registered. Registration places all of your key personal contact details into a national pet recovery database. This service allows a lost or missing dog to be matched with and returned to his genuine owner.

Microchip Summary

It is important to realize that microchips are not GPS devices; they do not track or locate your golden retriever, they identify them when they are found. With a minimal cost ($25-$50), simple implantation process, and designed to last for decades, microchips are worth it. Check with your local vet or reach out to us for further information. All Windy Knoll Goldens’ dogs are microchipped for life.