Microchips and Bad Breeders

mtd885 · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:00 am Post subject: Microchips and Bad Breeders

I just thought I'd post this as a Heads up to others who may have done business with a Puppy Mill like the ones in Guelph Ontario where I got Abby from. After being ripped off by this mother daughter con man team I was really mad. The premium breeders group being the sham that it is was of no help at all--another ripoff! My friend from Pennsylvania visited (she's a Vet) last month and she suggested I phone the number on the microchip tag to see if it had been registered. IT WAS NOT!!! I spoke with the folks at the registry about what happened to me. Their response made me think they had heard this story many times before. PLEASE PHONE THE MICROCHIP REGISTRY AND MAKE SURE YOUR BREEDER REGISTERED YOUR DOODLE. Don't risk losing your best friend...mtd
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BAD · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:18 am Post subject:

That is a good piece of advice. I'm going to call and check on Abbey's registration. My breeder gave me the paper work to send it, but I would like to confirm that. Also, my vet checked to see if the chip was active.

So now I'm going to double check that she is registered.
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momoftwo · Senior Member Joined: 03 Mar 2007 Posts: 267

Interesting - After they microchip do the breeders have to do anything to activate it prior to the owner doing the registration?

My breeder did the micochip but sent the paperwork home with us to fill out and send in. It was a nominal fee (like $25 or less) and I paid extra to have a tag made for the collar with Home Again's number and his microchip number on it. That way if someone finds him they can call home again and give them his number off of the tag and get the contact information for us.

Heather

sdrudge · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

I called to make sure they got my papers. So I would if I were you guys. Sad to hear about your breeder.
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Lucky Me · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject:

When I had my 7 wk puppy check, I had all my puppies microchipped.
With their new puppy & all the paperwork, I gave each new owner paperwork for the chip and a tag with their microchip # on it. Before leaving, I informed them how important it was to send in the paperwork.
I emailed/called within a couple days to see how each puppy was doing and again reminded them.
Your breeder should have done the same.
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blueteal · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject:

deepnite10 · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject:

puppy mill or not..Abby is a sweetheart.. Wink

mtd885 · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: