Lost Pets!

Lost pets are a reality. One in three pets goes missing during its lifetime. Without proper ID, 90% never return home. We hear countless tales from our clients and people in the community who have lost a pet because they ran away or were stolen.

At NHAH, we microchip many pets. Ideally, we perform this service at the time of spaying or neutering. However, microchipping does not require surgery, it does not hurt your pet, and it will never wear out. We hold microchip clinics on weekends which allows us to provide the ID protection for patients who might be new to our practice or to the idea of microchipping altogether. Of course, we can insert the microchip during any veterinary, grooming, or boarding appointment as well. 

Many clients like the peace of mind that comes with knowing their pet is identifiable with something other than a tag (which can be removed or lost).

At NHAH, we use the HomeAgain microchip system. HomeAgain is the only dog & cat microchip on the market that has the Bio-Bond patented anti-migration feature to help ensure that the microchip will stay in place. This makes it possible to be easily located and scanned. If your pet gets lost and is taken to an animal shelter or veterinarian, they will scan the microchip to read its unique dog or cat ID code. This is the number used by HomeAgain to identify the pet and retrieve your contact information, which is used to contact you and reunite you with your pet. It is important to register with HomeAgain each year and make sure your contact information is up to date.

A microchip for dogs & cats gives the best protection with a permanent ID that can never be removed or become impossible to read. For peace of mind, it is a worthwhile investment!