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Microchipping Services for Pets

Microchipping is a quick and nearly painless procedure that provides permanent tracking information and identification that can't be lost, worn out or damaged. It's inserted by injecting a small chip between your pet's shoulder blades. Every animal adopted from the shelter gets microchipped. Watch a video guide to microchip implantation from Found Animals. 

Should your pet be lost, special scanners read the chip, which can be traced to the manufacturer and then to your name, address and phone number.

Microchipping is not a substitute for animal licensing, which is required by law in Baltimore County.

Get Your Pet Microchipped

Baltimore County pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to the shelter to receive the microchipping service for a low-cost fee of $10. To schedule an appointment, please call 410-887-PAWS (7297).

Update Your Information

It's critical to regularly update your contact information.

There's no universal microchip registry. If your pet was microchipped by the Baltimore County Animal Shelter, you can update your contact information by logging into the Found Animals registry. If you don't know the number or manufacturer of your pet's microchip, please see your veterinarian. We encourage you to update this information as a regular part of your pet's healthcare regimen.

Contact Us

Animal Services

13800 Manor Road
Baldwin, Maryland 21013

Office Hours

Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adoption Hours

Tuesday to Sunday
Noon to 5 p.m.

Redemption Hours

Daily
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Owner Surrender Hours

Tuesday to Sunday
9 a.m. to Noon

Stray Intake Hours

Daily
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fax

410-817-4257

Division Chief

Carrie McCloskey

 

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