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Microchip Clinics

Give Your Pet a Ticket Home!

Microchips provide a permanent means of pet identification that will not fade or be lost over time. Owner information can be accessed electronically and immediately, ensuring the rapid return of your lost pet. The OHS recommends that even microchipped pets wear a collar and tag with your contact information as a secondary and visual method of identification.

The OHS hosts microchip clinics once a month on-site at the OHS. Microchipping is a quick, virtually painless procedure for your pet. Please see below for upcoming clinic dates. Appointments are required.

Upcoming Clinics

Monday, July 21, 2025 – Now Booking Appointments

Location: 245 West Hunt Club Rd. (Ottawa Humane Society)

Time: 3 to 6 p.m.

Cost: $60 for one pet or $100 for two pets (must be the same owner)

Pre-registration is required.

Cancellation Policy 

Refund requests received 48 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment are eligible for a refund (a non-refundable $10 administration fee applies). Refund requests received within 48 hours of the scheduled appointment are not eligible for a refund. Full refunds will be issued in the event the OHS has to cancel a scheduled microchip clinic.

Appointments can be rescheduled free of charge if you contact us at least 48 hours in advance (subject to appointment availability).

If your pet cannot be microchipped due to behavioural issues or if it is discovered that they already have a microchip, clients are eligible for a refund (a non-refundable $10 administration fee applies).

For more information about the OHS Microchip Program, call 613-725-3166 ext. 249 or email microchip@ottawahumane.ca.

Additional Information:

About Microchips

Microchips provide a permanent, non-removable means of pet identification that will not fade or be lost over time, as can occur with tattoos or tags. Owner information can be accessed immediately, ensuring the rapid return of the lost pet, avoiding delays, which can occur with other methods of pet identification.

The microchip is implanted with a specially designed, pre-sterilized needle, causing no more discomfort than a routine injection. The microchip is completely safe. All implants are performed under the skin, which assures virtually no pain to the animal. The procedure is fast, easy and does not impede the physical ability or performance of the animal; there is no scarring or disfigurement. Most animals are unaware that they have received an injection! Each microchip has a unique I.D. number to identify your pet for life. The microchip can be implanted by a veterinarian.

Important information about you and your pet is then entered into a national database. If your pet is lost, scanners at shelters and vet clinics can read the microchip I.D. number. These shelters scan all pets arriving to their shelter for a microchip. If a chip is detected, a call will identify you as the rightful owner and you will be contacted immediately.

Did you know that a microchip is only as good as the information associated with it? If you have moved or changed your phone number, ensure your pet’s microchip is up to date.

Good reasons to have your pet identified with a microchip:

  • Collars and tags are still important means of identification, but they can be removed or fall off.
  • Tattoos are often difficult to read and harder to trace.

The microchip service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in both official languages.

Extras you get with microchipping:

  • No renewal fees
  • Lifetime registration on the database
  • 24-hour worldwide recovery service
  • Hassle-free peace of mind that your companion animal is safe

How to Update Your Pet's Microchip

Microchips provide a permanent, non-removable means of pet identification that will not fade or be lost over time, as can occur with tattoos or tags. Your information can be accessed immediately, ensuring the rapid return of your lost pet, avoiding delays, which can occur with other methods of pet identification.

Did you know that the microchip is only as good as the information associated with it? If you have moved or changed your phone number, then your lost pet may not be able to return home.

The Ottawa Humane Society currently uses EIDAP microchips. Animals adopted from us prior November 2005 were microchipped with AVID Canada microchips. The adoption paperwork for your pet will have the microchip number and provider information. If you are having difficulties, please contact us at 613-725-3166 ext. 223.

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