BC SPCA microchips more than 100 pets in free Thompson-Okanagan clinics

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The small devices are injected into the small of the animals’ necks, between their shoulder blades, and the SPCA notes most animals do not react to the injection.

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“We weren’t thinking about wildfires or floods or anything like that when we got her,” said one pet parent, whose dog received a microchip.

“With the Summerland fire last month, I’m really glad we’re getting it done now, because you just never know.”

Kittens, cats, puppies, dogs and even rabbits can be microchipped.

Demers said the devices are more reliable than other forms of pet identification.

“Tattoos can fade over time and tattoo registry records can be outdated or lost. ID tags or collars are great indicating that an animal has a home, but they can fall off or be removed,” said Demers.

“With microchips, as long as the pet guardian’s contact information is up to date, any vet or animal shelter can scan for a chip and identify the pet’s family.”