Pet Microchipping in Allen County, Indiana

Last Updated: August 2026

Microchipping gives your dog or cat a permanent form of identification that can help reunite you if your pet becomes lost. Allen County pet owners can get microchips through local veterinary clinics and organizations such as Humane Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control.

Quick Answer

For affordable pet microchipping, contact:

Humane Fort Wayne Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic
1333 Maycrest Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: 260-420-7729

View Humane Fort Wayne Microchip & Wellness Services

Microchipping is also available through many Allen County veterinary clinics.

What Is a Pet Microchip?

A microchip is a tiny identification chip placed under your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades.

The chip contains a unique identification number.

If your pet becomes lost, a shelter, veterinarian or animal-control agency can scan the chip. The identification number can then be used to locate the owner’s contact information through the chip registry.

A Microchip Is Not GPS

A common misconception is that a microchip lets you track your pet’s location.

It doesn’t.

A microchip:

  • Doesn’t use GPS

  • Doesn’t show your pet’s current location

  • Doesn’t require a battery

  • Doesn’t need to be charged

  • Provides permanent identification

Someone must find your pet and scan the chip for it to help reunite you.

Where Can I Get My Pet Microchipped?

Humane Fort Wayne

Humane Fort Wayne’s Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic offers microchipping along with other preventive veterinary services.

Humane Fort Wayne Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic
1333 Maycrest Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: 260-420-7729

View Humane Fort Wayne Clinic Services

Local Veterinarians

Many Allen County veterinarians also provide microchipping during routine appointments.

If your pet already has an upcoming:

  • Wellness exam

  • Vaccination appointment

  • Spay or neuter surgery

  • Other veterinary visit

ask whether a microchip can be implanted at the same time.

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How Does Microchipping Work?

The process is quick.

A veterinarian or trained professional uses a needle to insert the microchip beneath the pet’s skin.

Afterward, the chip’s identification number is registered with your contact information.

That registration step is extremely important.

A microchip with outdated or missing owner information may not help a shelter locate you.

Register Your Microchip

After your pet is microchipped, make sure the chip is actually registered in your name.

Keep the following information current:

  • Your name

  • Phone number

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Emergency contact, if available

If you move or change phone numbers, update the microchip registry.

Already Have a Microchip?

If you’re unsure whether your pet’s chip information is current, have the chip scanned to get its identification number.

You can then use the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup to identify the registry associated with that chip.

AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup

The lookup tool doesn’t display the owner’s private contact information. It helps identify which microchip company or registry should be contacted.

Found a Pet?

If you find a dog or cat without visible identification, have the animal checked for a microchip.

You can contact:

  • Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control

  • Humane Fort Wayne

  • A local veterinary clinic

Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control
3020 Hillegas Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Phone: 260-427-1244

View Found Pet Information

A quick microchip scan may be all that’s needed to locate the owner.

Lost a Microchipped Pet?

A microchip helps only after someone finds and scans your pet, so don’t rely on the chip alone.

If your pet is missing:

  • Report the pet to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control.

  • Contact the microchip company.

  • Mark your pet as lost if the registry provides that option.

  • Verify your phone number.

  • Check local shelter listings.

  • Search your neighborhood.

  • Post in local lost-pet groups.

Lost & Found Pets in Allen County

Microchip vs. Collar & ID Tag

Ideally, use both.

An ID tag allows someone who finds your pet to call you immediately.

A microchip provides permanent identification if:

  • The collar comes off

  • The tag is lost

  • The phone number on the tag is unreadable

  • Someone takes the pet to a shelter or veterinarian

A collar with an ID tag plus a registered microchip provides two ways to get your pet home.

Does Microchipping Hurt?

Implanting a microchip is similar to receiving an injection, although the needle is somewhat larger than a typical vaccination needle.

The procedure is quick and generally doesn’t require anesthesia.

Some owners choose to have the chip implanted while their pet is already under anesthesia for a spay or neuter procedure.

Does the Microchip Need to Be Replaced?

Microchips are designed to remain with the pet permanently and don’t require batteries.

At routine veterinary appointments, you can ask the veterinarian to scan the chip occasionally to make sure it can still be detected and to confirm the identification number.

Adopted Pets May Already Be Microchipped

If you adopt from a shelter or rescue, your new pet may already have a microchip.

Don’t assume the registration automatically has your information.

Ask:

  • Is the pet microchipped?

  • What is the chip number?

  • Which registry is used?

  • Has ownership been transferred to me?

Then verify the registration yourself.

Before You Go

When having your pet microchipped:

  • Bring your photo ID.

  • Have your current phone number and address available.

  • Ask how registration works.

  • Keep a copy of the microchip number.

  • Save the registry’s contact information.

  • Verify the registration after the procedure.

Keep the microchip number with your pet’s veterinary records.

Local Tip

The most important part of microchipping happens after the chip is implanted: keeping your contact information current.

If you’ve moved or changed phone numbers since your pet was microchipped, check the registration now. A shelter can’t reunite you with your pet if the chip leads to an old phone number or address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get my pet microchipped in Allen County?

Humane Fort Wayne’s Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic and many local veterinary clinics provide pet microchipping.

Can a microchip track my pet?

No. A microchip isn’t a GPS tracker. It provides an identification number that can be read when the pet is scanned.

Where can I get a found pet scanned?

Try Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control, Humane Fort Wayne or a local veterinary clinic.

Do microchips need batteries?

No. Pet microchips don’t use batteries and are designed to remain implanted permanently.

What if I don’t know my pet’s microchip company?

Have the chip scanned to obtain the number, then use the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup to identify the appropriate registry.

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Summary

Microchipping gives your pet permanent identification that can greatly improve the chances of getting them home if they’re lost. Allen County pet owners can obtain microchips through Humane Fort Wayne and local veterinary clinics. Remember that a microchip isn’t GPS—a lost pet must be found and scanned. Most importantly, keep your phone number and contact information current in the microchip registry.