Chip, Chip, Hooray!

Please ensure that your contact details are up to date with the government approved microchipping database provider https://www.fido.ie/p/information. It can save a huge amount of stress for a lost pet and can save their life in some situations where an owner cannot be located.

Here is an except from their website, be sure to check them out - 

"Fido has provided chip registration services since 2004 and is used by most vets in Ireland. Fido's team comprises veterinary and technology experts, administrative and clerical staff.

Fido charges a small fee for registration and certification. If your dog is being microchipped and registered through your vet, the Fido registration fee is included in your vet's overall fee. If your dog's microchip is not already on the Certified Registry, you must attend your vet to process the registration.

Microchipped dogs without registration and/or certification should be evaluated by Fido staff using the ChipCheck service. Normal registration fees apply, though in some cases discounts will apply. Fido staff will advise you of the applicable fee by return email.

There is no fee for relinquishing dog ownership to a new owner. The new dog owner will incur an all-in change-of-ownership fee of €15.00.

Cats etc.: The fee for self-registration of cats, rabbits etc. on the Standard Registry is €15.00 payable online via credit/debit card, or a registration voucher code supplied by your vet. Participating vets can also register pets to the Standard Registry using their dedicated Fido Portal. The initial Standard Registry fee is a one-off, and there are no further fees for the lifetime of the pet, even if the pet gets a new owner."