Why should I get my pet microchipped?
If you get a dog then registration laws require you to get your dog microchipped. If your dog was registered before these laws came into effect then legally you do not have to microchip your dog, but it is still a good idea to do so. Microchip numbers and owner details are kept by Auckland Council and enable a dog lost in Auckland to be linked with its owner.
Cats, rabbits and other pets should also be microchipped for identification. The main reason is if your pet is lost or injured, then any vet, SPCA or animal control agency can scan them and contact you. Even if your pet has not survived, at least you will know what happened to them.
Contact details for these pets are kept on the NZ Companion Animal Register (NZCAR). It is also a good idea to register your dog with NZCAR, which enables tracing of animals nationally within New Zealand.