[nagdu] ID's/ Implants!

[Cindy Ray]

They do them in the ear. The chips don't really hurt any more than a shot, and they are long lasting. When you go to the vet, they test them to see they are still working. I tried using my IDMate to see if I could read his bar code, but I couldn't.

CL

On Aug 17, 2013, at 6:35 PM, minh ha <minh.ha927 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm curious, do you prefer the tattoos over the microchips? For me,
> the tattoos freak me out a lot more because I hate needles and I
> wouldn't want to subject any dog to those horrible things. :)
> 
> On 8/17/13, Sherry Gomes <sherriola at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Oooo. I don't like it. Thank goodness I expect Olga will be my last dog for
>> personal reasons. I can't explain my reaction to chips, but the freak me
>> out
>> a lot.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of minh ha
>> Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 3:21 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] ID's/ Implants!
>> 
>> Sherry,
>> 
>> GDB only microchip the dogs now. When I went in June, I was told that
>> they are no longer tattooing the dogs and only using chips to identify
>> them.
>> 
>> Minh
>> 
>> On 8/17/13, Sherry Gomes <sherriola at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Last I knew, GDB only chipped if requested. And I would definitely not
>>> request it. I'm deeply opposed to the whole idea for some reason. It's a
>>> sort of knee jerk thing with me. Lol.
>>> 
>>> Sherry
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:00 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] ID's/ Implants!
>>> 
>>> TSE microchips if you want them to. I don't think they require it, and
>>> there
>>> is a charge, though cheaper than when you get it done at your vet or
>>> somewhere.
>>> CL
>>> 
>>> On Aug 17, 2013, at 12:44 PM, "Ken Ace" <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I believe most all Guide Dog Schools implant chips in their animals. So
>>>> perhaps a chip implanted in our animals although more problematic it
>>>> would
>>>> be permanent and would solve the problem. It would also create a market
>>> for
>>>> a small inexpensive hand held reader for the business owner. It would
>>>> take
>>>> time but most everything would. Self trainers could have their vet
>>>> install
>>>> the chip. Just another thought.
>>>> 
>>>> Ken & Ace
>>>> 
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