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 on your pets' microchip, as well as confirm the company is still in service.

There's no universal microchip registry. Owners can use the Microchip Registry Lookup to find the manufacturer of their pets' microchip. If you don't know the number of your pet's microchip, please see your veterinarian. Residents can also use one of Baltimore County's five pet microchip scan stations. These scan stations are open 24/7 free of charge. They allow pet owners or the finders of stray animals to scan for a microchip, and give instructions on how to look up the number to either register the chip or reunite the pet with its owner.

Microchip scan stations are located in five parks throughout Baltimore County:

• Banneker Community Center
  27 Main Avenue
  Catonsville, Maryland 21228
• Dundalk Spay and Neuter Center
  7702 Dunmanway
  Dundalk, Maryland 21222
• Stembridge Community Center
  99a Stemmers Run Road
  Essex, Maryland 21221
• Northeast Regional Recreation Center
  7501 Oakleigh Road
  Parkville, Maryland 21234
• BARC Park
  Academy Lane
  Reisterstown, Maryland 21136