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Bucwheat
08-14-2012, 10:16am
We have both our Dogs chipped,it is really helpful if you happen to lose one,our latest pup got chipped back last October for $20, which is pretty cheap,we just got a bill for $17.95 for renewal membership,they never explained any yearly renewal when we had it put in and my other dog has no such thing,what are they going to do remove it if we don't pay,what a crock of chit. The chip is there in case she ever gets lost and a Vet or Police dept can scan for info.:leaving:
Yerf Dog
08-14-2012, 10:25am
Strange. Our cat are chipped, but it was a one time fee when we got them from the rescue.
Cybercowboy
08-14-2012, 10:26am
We have both our Dogs chipped,it is really helpful if you happen to lose one,our latest pup got chipped back last October for $20, which is pretty cheap,we just got a bill for $17.95 for renewal membership,they never explained any yearly renewal when we had it put in and my other dog has no such thing,what are they going to do remove it if we don't pay,what a crock of chit. The chip is there in case she ever gets lost and a Vet or Police dept can scan for info.:leaving:

The renewal is to keep your pet in the various databases, to keep those up-to-date. All our cats have chips.
...Whitepower...
08-14-2012, 10:28am
Got my dogs ecu flashed for $25 back in 06 at one of those spca events.

It was a one time deal.

Tell them to go to hell. They can't remotely turn it off and i doubt they will reposses your pooch.:D
Cybercowboy
08-14-2012, 10:29am
Just checked with my wife and our chips do not have a renewal fee.
VatorMan
08-14-2012, 10:30am
So how much HP does your dog have now?
jaxgator
08-14-2012, 10:31am
So how much HP does your dog have now?

:funny:
Yerf Dog
08-14-2012, 10:33am
They're gonna go all OnStar on your dog and stop him remotely. :willy:

:rofl:
Cybercowboy
08-14-2012, 10:33am
We are currently sponsoring two animals at the local Humane Society, a cat and a dog. That means they won't kill the poor things until they get adopted, at least supposedly (they better not.) Irresponsible pet owners who just take their pet to the HS when it gets a little inconvenient for them just piss me off.
...Whitepower...
08-14-2012, 10:34am
So how much HP does your dog have now?

Mine had too much. Blew out both Acl's. Tune was way to aggressive. Spent $3k on solid rebuilds though.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/5409_100781866599966_7368271_n.jpg
VatorMan
08-14-2012, 10:39am
Mine had too much. Blew out both Acl's. Tune was way to aggressive. Spent $3k on solid rebuilds though.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/5409_100781866599966_7368271_n.jpg

:sadangel: Well, you should know you have to upgrade the entire drivetrain.
Jobaka
08-14-2012, 10:40am
Our pets are chipped, but I don't recall anything about a yearly renewal. IIRC, it was a one time fee. It was substantially more than $20, though. More like $80.

The microchip implant in your pet is useless if you don't bother to register your contact information with an agency. Each microchip carries a unique identification number, and that identification number matches your name and contact information in a database.

When you register, you provide this identification number, as well as your contact information or your veterinarian's contact information. When a shelter finds your pet, they use scanners to read the number and contact an agency that manages the database. The agency then contacts you with the good news that your lost pet has been found. It's important you keep your contact information up-to-date in the database. Whenever you move or get a new phone number or e-mail address, you should to notify the agency of the change.

Source (http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/pet-microchip3.htm)

I wonder if you don't pay if they will withhold your contact info.
longhorn341
08-14-2012, 10:40am
My dogs are rescues, and are chipped... but through two different companies. One was a one time fee.. done. The other, which sounds like the one you have.... charges a renewal fee for their top tier service, which includes sending out notices if you pet is missing, etc. I don't pay the fee but did confirm the info stays in the database so if your pet is lost and scanned, the info is there.
Rob
08-14-2012, 11:06am
One of my pups is chipped and there is no annual fee. Just one time to get him in the system.

Tell the renewal place to pound sand :seasix:
Montehall
08-14-2012, 11:11am
they can probably erase your info from the database if you don't pay.
however. I have never heard of a up-keep payment.
We are registered with AVID to do chip "installs", the needles for those are wicked.

we jsut collect the one-time from the customer and that's that. Fill out a form and mail it in. if you move or change phone numbers, just give them call.

no annual payment BS.
Jobaka
08-14-2012, 11:17am
I wonder if you don't pay if they will withhold your contact info.

My dogs are rescues, and are chipped... but through two different companies. One was a one time fee.. done. The other, which sounds like the one you have.... charges a renewal fee for their top tier service, which includes sending out notices if you pet is missing, etc. I don't pay the fee but did confirm the info stays in the database so if your pet is lost and scanned, the info is there.

I have my answer. Thanks.
Different service tiers weren't an option with our vet.
Bucwheat
08-14-2012, 11:24am
:rofl:So how much HP does your dog have now?