Is there a difference between AKC Companion Animal Recovery and HomeAgain®?
YES. For ten years, AKC CAR had been the recovery service provider for the HomeAgain® microchip. As of February 4, 2005, the enrollment form in the HomeAgain® microchip packaging no longer included an AKC CAR enrollment form. Customers can choose to enroll with the nation’s largest non-profit recovery service, AKC CAR, or with other less experienced, “for-profit” databases. AKC CAR enrolls all identified pets regardless of brand. AKC CAR launched the AKC CAR ID System™ microchip in March 2007 (see AKC CAR microchip-related information below). Q: What if I enrolled my pet during that 10-year period? Is my pet safe? Can my pet be recovered? A: All pets enrolled prior to February 4, 2005 are safely enrolled with AKC Companion Animal Recovery. No further action is necessary on your part. AKC CAR will continue its dedication to recovering your pet for its life. If you recently enrolled your pet, be assured, your pet is protected by AKC CAR’s 24/7 recovery service. Q: If my lost pet is found
