Pet Microchip Lookup & Search Tool

PetLink is one of the largest and most trusted microchip registration databases,  which when searched also integrates the AAHA’s (American Animal Hospital  Association) nationwide network of microchip databases, so you can quickly  identify the information you need. You only need to search once, as PetLink covers  every database in the national AAHA network.

Please note: if the pet is not registered with PetLink, the AAHA results will not return specific pet owner information contained in the registries’  databases. Instead, it will identify which microchip registries should be contacted  when a lost pet is scanned and a microchip number is identified.

Registering your pet’s microchip

If you are registering your pet’s microchip for the first time, please proceed to our registration page.

Without registering your pet, the microchip won’t have your contact details  associated with it, which prevents you being reunited with your pet if it ever goes  missing. Register your chip with PetLink today:

• PetLink is the longest serving and most trusted microchip registry in the US
• Have 24/7 access to the PetLink call centre, staffed by our specialist pet reunification team
• Lifetime microchip registration – no monthly fees, peace of mind forever

How do I find my pet’s microchip number? 

You can simply locate the barcode sticker or microchip registration you received  from the veterinarian who inserted the microchip or from the animal shelter the  pet was adopted from. If you no longer have any documentation containing the microchip number, take your pet to a veterinarian or animal shelter and have  them scan the chip.

If you find a lost pet and they have their microchip number displayed on a collar  tag, you can enter the number in the search tool above. Alternatively, take the  animal straight to your local vet or animal shelter and they will use a scanner to  determine whether the pet has a chip and if they do, retrieve the ID number to  contact the owner.

If you would like the ability to check your pet’s microchip yourself (and any other  pet that may be lost) you can purchase a PetLink scanner here.

Microchip Input Search Results

Using PetLink’s pet microchip lookup is very simple. All you need to do is enter  the microchip number in the search box. The results will show your pet’s name,  species, breed(s), gender, and color(s). As a responsible pet owner you must also  check your contact details are up to date in your PetLink account.

How important are pet microchips

Microchipping your pet is crucial to keeping them safe and every pet should be  microchipped. When a pet has a microchip, it can be scanned by a veterinarian or  animal shelter. Microchips in cats and dogs are the quickest and easiest way to  identify lost animals and return them to their owner.

Without a microchip, identifying found animals relies solely on physical  characteristics and the presence of a collar or tag with the owner’s information.  Too often, lost pets are found without a microchip, collar or tag. This often leads  to pets being placed in shelters, with the chance of being reunited with their  owners drastically reduced.

Microchips significantly increase the number of pets that are reunited with their  owners.

Microchip search for international pets 

If the pet has originated from outside the U.S. you can check the PetMaxx search  engine which searches more than 32 international microchip registries to  determine if the pet has been registered in another country.

Pet Microchip FAQs

What is a pet microchip?

An RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) pet microchip is a tiny passive electronic  transponder about the size of a rice grain. The chip is implanted painlessly by a  veterinarian under the pet’s skin and requires no battery since it’s only activated  when scanned. When a scanner passes over the chip, it uses radio waves to power  up the chip momentarily, which then transmits a unique identification number  back to the scanner.

A microchip is NOT a GPS tracker – it simply stores a permanent ID number that  links to owner information in a registry database.

Is my microchip already registered? 

When you have your pet microchipped, your vet should confirm whether they  have registered the chip for you. If not, you will need to do this as soon as you  leave the vet. It is crucial every pet’s microchip is registered with the owner’s  contact information.

Click here to register a microchip with PetLink or enter the microchip number in  the field above to check your chip is registered and your details are up to date.

Without registering your pet, the microchip won’t have your contact details  associated with it, which prevents you being reunited with your pet if it ever goes  missing. Register your chip with PetLink today:

• PetLink is the longest serving and most trusted microchip registry in the US • Have 24/7 access to the PetLink call centre, staffed by our pet reunification team
• Lifetime microchip registration – no monthly fees, peace of mind forever

How does a pet microchip work?

Each microchip is assigned a unique identification number. A veterinarian or  animal shelter professional is able to scan the chip to display the ID number,  which is then used to search a database. The database will show the pet’s  information – which is why it is crucial as a responsible pet parent to always keep  your contact details updated in your PetLink account.

Is a microchip the same as a GPS tracker?

A microchip is NOT a GPS tracker. A microchip cannot locate an animal’s precise  location and does not have a power source. A microchip can only provide an  identification number when scanned by a vet or animal shelter. Fine out more  about PetLinkGPS here.

Can a microchip be removed or tampered with?

Microchips are considered a safe and permanent solution to identifying lost pets.  When the microchip is professionally implanted, it cannot be tampered with.

Can a microchip be registered in more than one database?

Microchips can be registered in several different registration databases. It is  important to know which database a pet’s microchip is registered in to find  information associated with the microchip number. If you don’t know which database to search, PetLink’s search tool makes the process easier. You only need  to search once, as PetLink’s search also covers every database in the national AAHA  (American Animal Hospital Association) nationwide network.

Please note: if the pet is not registered with PetLink, the AAHA will not return  specific pet owner information contained in the registries’ databases. Instead, it  will identify which microchip registries should be contacted when a lost pet is  scanned and a microchip number is identified.

What is the difference between PetLink’s microchip registration database and  the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association)

PetLink is one of the largest and most trusted microchip registration databases.

AAHA is North America’s veterinary hospital accreditor, setting and evaluating the gold  standard in pet healthcare. The AAHA holds a list of nationwide microchip registration  databases.

PetLink integrates the AAHA’s nationwide search tool, so you only need to search once to  quickly identify the information you need.