Found a lost dog -- how to check for microchip?

[Anonymous]

We found a lost dog in our neighborhood, very sweet and well cared for but no collar.

We put signs around and announced it on our listserv, but it occurred to me that he might have a chip.

Does anyone know how I can get it read? I'm wondering if it's a good idea to take him to the shelter so the owners have a better chance of finding him, and I"m sure they would do it there, but I really don't want to leave him there if I don't have to.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Any vet should have the scanner as will a shelter.

[Anonymous]

Pet smart or rescue places usually have it ready.

[Anonymous]

I don't have the answer, but wonder if you called a local vet would they tell you where to look (no charge).

[Anonymous]

Call 1 888 HOME AGAIN (1 888 466 3242). That is their found pet number. They are a service that is associated with the chips. If the owner had an account they may be able to help, because they will know if any of their members lost a dog on your area that matches the description.

[Anonymous]

The simplest and quickest way is to go to any local vet and ask them to scan for a chip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We found a lost dog in our neighborhood, very sweet and well cared for but no collar.

We put signs around and announced it on our listserv, but it occurred to me that he might have a chip.

Does anyone know how I can get it read? I'm wondering if it's a good idea to take him to the shelter so the owners have a better chance of finding him, and I"m sure they would do it there, but I really don't want to leave him there if I don't have to.

Thanks!

I wonder if it's possible to let the shelter know about the dog, let them scan for the chip, take a photo, etc. and then you foster the dog until the owner is found? Maybe there are rules I'm not aware of, but it seems like a win-win.

[Anonymous]

Can you post a description? I received a local missing dog email the other day.

[Anonymous]

Thanks all! Local vet will scan him for a chip later today. Also I found out I can file a "found dog" report with MC humane society and keep him at my house until owner is found.

PP, it's a male shih tzu.

[Anonymous]

OP, I just wanted to thank you for caring! As a pet owner, I'd really hope someone like you would be caring enough to do the same for one of my pets, should the worst happen and they get lost! THank you again!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I just wanted to thank you for caring! As a pet owner, I'd really hope someone like you would be caring enough to do the same for one of my pets, should the worst happen and they get lost! THank you again!

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I just wanted to thank you for caring! As a pet owner, I'd really hope someone like you would be caring enough to do the same for one of my pets, should the worst happen and they get lost! THank you again!

+1

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I just wanted to thank you for caring! As a pet owner, I'd really hope someone like you would be caring enough to do the same for one of my pets, should the worst happen and they get lost! THank you again!

+1

+1

+1 again

Also, I think you can post on petfinder.com with a description of found pet if the vet doesn't find a chip.

I know our dog used to get out of his collar sometimes which is one of the big reasons we got the chip!

[Anonymous]

You can also upload a photo here. The person who runs it volunteers with MCHS.

https://www.facebook.com/MCMDLostPets

[Anonymous]

Also I think it's a godo idea to let the local shelters know, b/c people tend to call the shelters if they've lost a pet. They want to know if anyone turned in their pet.