At what age do you recommend a pet be microchipped?
Depending on the size of your pet, we recommend implantation after a pet is at least 6 weeks old.
Will it hurt when my pet gets microchipped?
Similar to a vaccine, microchip implantation is quick and virtually painless.
After my pet is microchipped, how do I enroll it?
Click here to enroll your pet’s microchip online, or here for our printable mail-in form. If you are looking to enroll more than three pets, we offer additional discounts. If you need help, please call 800-252-7894 and we can walk you through the process.
My pet is already enrolled, how do I add the microchip ID Number to its enrollment?
You can update your pet’s enrollment by visiting your Online Records System Account. Or you can complete the form below or contact our 24/7 Reuniters Helpline at 800-252-7894 for assistance.
Can I enroll another brand of microchip with AKC Reunite?
YES! AKC Reunite enrolls all brands of microchips and charges no annual fees or record update fees for as long as you own your pet!
Is the microchip a GPS?
A microchip is NOT a GPS or tracking device because it has no power source. Instead, a microchip contains a small antenna that can only be read by a microchip scanner commonly used by veterinarians, shelters, and animal control. When the scanner passes over the microchip, it reads the microchip ID number. It is not exactly the same, but similar to scanning a barcoded item at the grocery store.
How can I see that an implanted microchip works?
Once your pet’s AKC Reunite microchip is implanted, ask your veterinarian or pet professional to scan your pet and then show you how the scanner read the microchip’s unique ID number. If your lost pet is ever found and scanned for a microchip, pet professionals refer to the American Animal Hospital Association’s PetMicrochipLookup.org database, so they know what microchip recovery service to contact.
What is the Pet Poison Helpline?
You can add unlimited Pet Poison Helpline treatment advice to your pet's enrollment for a one-time charge of only $15 (normally $85 per incident).
What should I do if I plan to rehome my pet?
You will want to transfer your pet’s AKC Reunite record to the new pet owner. There are three ways to initiate a transfer request for a pet: Initiate Transfer Request online for $19.50 Complete and send a PAPER FORM for $24.95 Email us a request to mail you a paper form
What is the Lost Pet Alert?
Our Lost Pet Alert is a service that complements your pet’s microchip enrollment by broadcasting your lost pet’s information to a participating network of shelters, rescues, veterinarians and pet lovers in your immediate area. It also includes a Lost Pet Poster pdf that may be printed for distribution in your area. Click here for more information.
