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That's a great question, and it's really important to have Bear's microchip number handy! Here are a few ways you can track it down:
Check your paperwork first
- Look through any documents you received when Bear was adopted, purchased, or first visited the vet. Microchip numbers are often printed on an adoption certificate, a small card, or a vet visit summary.
- If Bear was spayed/neutered at a clinic, the chip number is sometimes included in those discharge papers too.
Call your veterinarian
- Your vet's office keeps records of any microchips they've implanted or scanned. A quick phone call is often the fastest way to get the number.
Visit any vet or shelter for a free scan
- Most veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and animal control offices have a universal microchip scanner and will scan your pet for free — no appointment needed in most cases.
- The scanner will display the chip number right away, and you can write it down or take a photo of the screen.
Check your email
- If Bear's chip was registered online, you may have received a confirmation email at the time of registration that includes the chip number.
Once you have the number, make sure it's registered and up to date with your current contact information — that's the key step that actually gets a lost pet home!
If you need help with anything related to your PRR account, microchip registration, or updating your contact details, our customer service team can help directly:
- 📧 Email: help@petregistrationandrecovery.com
- 📞 Phone: 1-800-938-4909
When to see your vet: This question is about finding Bear's chip number rather than a health concern, so no vet visit is needed for this! That said, if you're ever unsure whether Bear has been microchipped at all, your vet can scan her during any routine visit to confirm.
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