Microchips allows veterinarians and shelters to find your pet in the event he or she gets lost.

The procedure is simple. The veterinarian or technician injects the microchip under your pet's skin between the shoulder blades. The chip has a unique identification number which must be registered with the AKC Companion Animal Recovery System. Our hospital can assist you with this process.

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AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), an affiliate of the American Kennel Club®, is the nation's largest not-for-profit pet identification and 24/7 recovery service provider. With millions of pets enrolled, hundreds of thousands of pets have been recovered through our service.

Founded in 1995, AKC CAR makes donations annually for veterinary student scholarships and manages the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund, which provides grants for search and rescue teams and donations for natural disaster relief. Learn more online from AKC CAR's official website.

Lost or Found Pet: Click here to visit the AKC CAR's Recovery system online.
The 24-hour Recovery Hotline can be reached by phone at 1-800-252-7894.