Microchipping your pets, Agree or Disagree
By mfrancq
@mfrancq (1806)
United States
December 5, 2006 5:39pm CST
I love my dog so I decided to get her microchipped as a puppy. It was hard for me to watch cause I hate needles. It has turned out to be a big waste of money so far but i dont know what I would do without her. At first I was comforatable with it but the more I think about it I worry because I would hate to think of it doing more harm to her in the long run. Tell me your thoughts on this.
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9 responses
@ChewySpree (1832)
• United States
6 Dec 06
I don't know, the more I hear about our use of technology like RFID and microchips, the more I worry that it will start become the norm. Before you know it, parents will microchip babies, employers will microchip employees, etc., and it will spiral out of control.
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@mfrancq (1806)
• United States
8 Dec 06
Well, I don't know about that. I'm just worried that it may cause her harm and I wish I would have thought about it more before i got it done. She is a really good dog and never runs off, so honestly it just wasn't necessary for her. Thanks for the response!
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
6 Dec 06
Both of our cats were microchipped by the animal resuce center before we got them. If they had not been, we would have gotten it done. Microchipping is the best way you can get your pet returned to you if they are lost, every animal rescue unit and pound checks for them.
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@mfrancq (1806)
• United States
6 Dec 06
I know, but what I didn't realize when I got the dog, is Jack Russell's tend to stay in the yard or very close by. There was really no need for it. I felt so bad for her, that needle was so big! You don't think it could cause harm in the long run? Thanks for your response.
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
20 Dec 06
I don't think it could harm the animal any more than it would harm you or me. Even getting that type of dog, I would get it microschipped. Some day it may run after a squirrel or something and you may not be able to find it.
@wahmoftwo (1296)
• United States
6 Dec 06
I think it is ok if you can afford it. I love my dog too and would be so upset if something happened to her. My cat recently disappeared (the one in my avatar). We let him roam in and out as he pleased (we live in the country) and he just didn't come home. I really miss him. We had him for three years.
@mfrancq (1806)
• United States
8 Dec 06
With our vet we got what was called a puppy package which included all the shots, flea medicine, heart worm medicine, and microchipping for just $200. It wasn't that bad I don't think. I'm so sorry about your cat! hang in there! Thanks for the response!
@findcutegj (1466)
• India
8 Dec 06
I think if you are not too casual about looking after the pets, i think there is no need for micro chipping. But yes, if you fear that they might be lost someday if they roam around too much, its cool!
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@Willowlady (10658)
• United States
6 Dec 06
Personally microchipping is not a good idea I believe...it is a sneaky way to become used in humans also...also pets as a rule do not cost alot of money...so when one goes missing or gets run over for example you are not out alot of money, just emotions which are enough to deal with.
@mfrancq (1806)
• United States
8 Dec 06
I don't know how I feel about the humans thing. I mean, would it be so bad? What if someone kidnapped your child? What if someone took off with all your money, etc. and you knew who it was. You could find them with no problem. Another example, what if your grandma had altzimers or something and just wandered off outside and you had no idea where she went? I don't know how I feel about that though. If anyone has an opinion on that please feel free to bring it up! Thanks for your response!
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
20 Dec 06
Good question. I don't let my pets outside, so I don't worry about it. I also don't know enough about it, to give you a fair response. What I do know,is it may be a good idea if you have a pet that gets out on it's own, it will be found.
@scrubradio (182)
• United States
20 Dec 06
You say you microchipped your dog because you love her? I question that. How has the microchip benefitted her? How did it improve her life? What was so loving about doing it?
Sounds to me like you chipped your dog because you were afraid of loosing something that brings joy to your life. Sounds to me like the dog loves you without a doubt. Do you think that she would have done that to you?
Poor dog.
