When:
🗓️August 15
Where:
🌐 Everywhere
Since:
2013
Created by American Animal Hospital Association & American Veterinary Medical Association in 2013
you should chip it!
Check The Chip Day: A Day to Celebrate Pet Identification and Safety!
Check The Chip Day is a nationwide event that is organized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). The purpose of Check The Chip Day is to remind pet owners to have their pets microchipped and to keep the registration information up-to-date.
Microchipping pets greatly increases the chances that lost, missing, or stolen pets will be reunited with their families. Say goodbye to “Lost Dog” posters – reunions become heartwarming movie scenes.
So, grab your four-legged buddy and make sure our furballs have their digital ID cards on point and ensure they’re always just a chip away from home sweet home!
Microchipping: The Tech-Savvy Way to Pawtection
Microchipping is a safe and effective way to identify your pet. Think of it as your pet’s personal GPS, a teeny-tiny electronic superhero that nestles comfortably under the fur. Done by a vet a teeny-tiny chip (the size of a rice grain) is injected under their skin – a process as quick as a dog snatching a treat. This microscopic marvel carries a unique ID code that can be scanned by a handheld scanner that connects your pet to their vital deets, so if they pull a Houdini, you’re just a phone call away from reuniting with your sneaky escape artist.
Chipping Away at Misconceptions
Let’s bust a myth or two, shall we?
No, microchips aren’t tracking devices for secret pet spy missions. These chips don’t have GPS capabilities; they need a scanning device to reveal their secrets. So, no, you can’t track your cat’s midnight adventures on Google Maps.
They’re simply lifelines, safeguarding your furry friend’s journey back to your loving arms if they ever decide to embark on a solo adventure.
Some people believe that microchipping is not necessary if their pet is already wearing a collar with an ID tag. However, collars can be lost or removed, and microchipping provides an additional layer of protection for your pet.
The Origins of Check The Chip Day
Back in the days of 2002, some clever minds at AVMA and AAHA joined paws to create this day. The purpose of Check The Chip Day is to remind pet owners to have their pets microchipped and to keep the registration information up-to-date.
Celebrated annually on August 15th, this day reminds us to give our pets the gift of a digital ID.
How to attend Check The Chip Day:
There are many ways to attend Check The Chip Day.
- You can visit your local veterinarian or animal shelter to have your pet microchipped. Many veterinarians and animal shelters offer discounts on microchipping services on Check The Chip Day.
- Update your pet’s chip info if you move or get a new phone number.
- Make a photo or video of your pet getting microchipped.
- Post a poem or song about the importance of pet identification.
- Share your experience on social media with #CheckTheChipDay.
Chip, Chip, Hooray!
So there you have it! A brief overview of Check The Chip Day and all things pet identification. And if anyone asks you why you’re celebrating Check The Chip Day by trying to get yourself chipped, just tell them Wild Calendar gave you the idea.
Remember, our pets deserve the best protection, and it’s up to us to be their tech-savvy knights in shining armor. Don’t let your pet be a statistic. Get them microchipped on Check The Chip Day!
Happy Check The Chip Day!
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