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The HomeAgain Microchip
ImageThis microchip is centered on the use of a passive electronic device that emits a radio frequency only when activated by the scanner.

Unique

Each HomeAgain microchip is designed with the express purpose of storing and transmitting a unique alphanumeric code.  This code represents your pet’s essential identification—it is the number used by HomeAgain to determine your address and phone number, enabling your pet to be returned home. In addition, HomeAgain is the only microchip on the market today that has an anti-migration feature to ensure that the chip stays in place.

Size

The size of the HomeAgain microchip is one of its most significant features.  About the size of a grain of rice (approximately 12mm), the microchip is so small it cannot be seen once it has been implanted.  Thanks to this small size, the actual implantation of the microchip is quite easy.  Your veterinarian simply injects it beneath the surface of the skin between the shoulder blades, like a routine shot.  The process takes only a few seconds, is virtually  painless, and requires no special treatment or anesthetic.

For Life

Finally, and most importantly, the HomeAgain microchip has no batteries or internal energy source so it will last the life of your pet.  After implantation, the microchip remains inactive until it is read with a scanner—the low radio frequency emitted by the scanner provides the microchip with the power necessary to transmit its unique code and positively identify the animal.  Thus, the microchip itself has no internal power and will be able to transmit the ID code for the life of the animal.

The HomeAgain Services

Advanced Pet Recovery. Implanting and activating the HomeAgain microchip maximizes the chances that your pet is recovered should they become lost.  The HomeAgain Advanced Pet Recovery service also offers: Instant email alerts to shelters, vet clinics, and rescues within a 25-mile radius of where your pet was lost. On-call support by trained counselors to guide and assist you until your pet is recovered.
The ability to provide medical information upon recovery of your pet to help ensure immediate medical care if needed.
A “lost pet poster” with your pet’s picture, your contact information, and the location where your pet was lost.

Emergency Pet Center. As a member of HomeAgain, you’ll have 24-hour access to our on-call veterinarians who can offer medical assistance or connect you to an emergency vet, regardless of your location. You will also have access to a 24-hour pet poison control center.

ID Card. With your subscription to HomeAgain, you can request an ID Card for your pet—a plastic card the size of a driver’s license perfect for carrying with you wherever you go with your pet.  The ID contains your pet’s picture, veterinarian emergency information, and vaccination information.

At the time the microchip is placed, we will assist you with filling out the necessary paperwork.  We will also send in the paperwork and the enrollment fees.  We will also pay for the cost of the Advanced Pet Recovery for the first year at no further expense to the pet owner. After the first year you can decide which package is best for you. For more information please ask any of our staff members.
 

Clinic Hours

DOCTORS’ HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday, Friday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 12:00pm

Support

Four Paws Veterinary Clinic is accepting donations for the
American Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life walk of Sauk Prairie.
Our goal is to raise $1000.00
Please call or stop in for more details.

* Update * We have currently raised $260.00.  Thank you for your support.