Instructions
Coax the dog to you and check to see if it has a collar and tags. Use a leash to transport the dog to the nearest veterinarian, or contact a mobile vet to come to your house between appointments to check the dog for a microchip. If you do not feel safe approaching the dog, call your local animal control for assistance.
The veterinarian will scan the dog for a microchip. If a chip is found, the vet will contact the national microchip database via telephone. The microchip center will contact the dog's owner to retrieve it.
Leave the dog at the vet's office for pickup by the owner.
How to Find Who a Dog With a Chip Belongs To
Some dog owners embed their pets with microchips so that if they are lost, they can be returned promptly. A veterinarian uses a needle to insert the microchip, which is the size of a grain of rice and is programmed with an identification number. The microchip has a lifespan of 25 years, and the number is registered with a national microchip database. If you find a stray dog, do your part to return the four-legged friend to its family.