Why is the Micro Chip or other tag less effective than Pet Locator™ Smart-i-Tag™?
Less than 1% of Veterinarians scan every new client’s pet to see if they are chipped. American Pet Assoc., 2003 “…a recent poll showed that of 82 humane shelters contacted randomly, 61 did not have scanners (to read micro chips)… 8 had scanners but didn’t use them and 3 scanned microchips….” None contacted had more than one Micro Chip scanner. APA Most Veterinarians, Humane society and SPCA’s do not carry more than one Micro Chip reader. If the Vet doesn’t have your manufacturer’s Micro Chip reader, your pet may be put up for adoption, or euphemized. Austin Pet Services 2005 Of 22 calls made to pet recovery lines”, 15 required that you leave a message.
