MICROCHIPPING - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW All dogs in our care are microchipped prior to adoption.  Your adoption contract will include your dog’s microchip number which will show up whenever your dog is scanned. Your dog’s microchip will be registered with one of the following databases – all of which meet the government standards: Animal Microchips Chipworks Identibase Microchip Central MicroDogID National Veterinary Data Service Pet Identity UK Petlog PetScanner ProtectedPet SmartTrace UK PETtrac Shortly after adoption we will change your dog’s microchip into your name. You will receive confirmation from the database either by e-mail or post that your dog is registered with them. PLEASE KEEP THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE EMAIL/LETTER AS YOU WILL NEED THIS TO ACCESS YOUR DOG’S DETAILS AND TO UPDATE THEM IF/WHEN REQUIRED. Your dog must still wear a collar and tag with your name and address when in a public place. Updating Your Details You are responsible for keeping your dog’s microchip information up to date, for example if you move house. Contact the database your dog is registered with to update any of your details. You may be charged for updating your dog’s microchip information. Additional Useful Information If you are buying a puppy from a breeder – the breeder will have already chipped your dog (this must be done before the dog is 6 weeks old). Adverse reaction and faulty microchips – may be reported to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate via the Report a Suspected Problem link on their web site.