Video requires the RealPlayer plugin A new technological advance is helping Jackson Animal Control get lost or stolen pets back to their owners. A veterinarian will inject a small microchip the size of a grain of rice behind the dogs neck. After registry with the security company, your pet will have a permanent serial number that will be displayed each time they are scanned. Animal Control officials say they're starting to find more chipped pets. The original owner was able to identify the animal not just by markings, but because it had been chipped we were able to identify that animal as being specific to that particular owner, and was able to get the animal back to it's rightful owner.
Cats can also be chipped, however, dogs are the most popular.
Chipping your pet won't keep it from getting lost or stolen, but it gives you an ounce of prevention to keep your favorite four legged friend safe.