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A microchip system has two parts: a microchip and a
scanner that reads it.
When the scanner is turned on, a radio wave signal is
sent to the implanted chip. The chip sends it's
number back to the scanner where you can easily read it
in the viewing window.
The interaction between chip and scanner takes less than
a second, allowing you to identify animals on demand.
Every two seconds a
family pet is lost.
Tragically, most never make it back home because their
owners didn't identify them. Identifying your pet
is vital. With AVID®,
your pet can't
leave home without his identification. If your
lost pet is found by a participating shelter, they'll
check him for a microchip with a special scanner.
When the shelter finds the chip number, they call
AVID's
24-hour hotline at 800-336-2843.
After a quick search of the PETtrac database, you, your
veterinarian, or your alternate is contacted, and your
pet comes home! Scanners are provided free of
charge to any shelter that requests one.
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