Identifying your animal: an essential step!

Identifying your pet is an essential protective measure to ensure its safety and facilitate its return home in the event of a runaway. At Proanima, very few lost animals have identification and are claimed by their owner.

The municipal license: a guarantee of security

The municipal license, in the form of a medal, is a mandatory means of identification for dogs and cats in several municipalities . Each animal must wear this medal at all times. It contains information that allows the animal to be linked to its owner via an official register. In the event of a runaway, this simple medal can considerably speed up the process of returning the animal to its home, because citizens, as well as shelters or veterinarians, can easily identify who it belongs to.

If you have not yet registered your pet, it is important to do so without delay. In addition, for owners of pets already registered, remember to renew the license before January 1, 2025 in order to keep the information in the registry up to date. This step, often overlooked, is nevertheless essential for the safety of your companion.

All information and procedure are available in our Medal section.

The microchip: permanent identification

The microchip is a permanent identification solution. This small electronic chip, inserted under the animal’s skin and painless, contains a unique number that is linked to the owner’s contact information. The microchip cannot be lost or removed. In the event of a runaway, a veterinarian or shelter can scan the animal to instantly obtain the owner’s information.

Microchipping is particularly recommended because it provides an additional safety net. It is reliable, discreet, and lasts the animal’s entire life.

Want to microchip your pet? Click here .

The importance of combining the two

While microchipping is a great way to identify your pet, unlike a tag, it is not visible to the naked eye. This means that if your pet runs away, a regular person who finds your pet will not be able to immediately know who owns it without taking it to a vet or shelter to have it scanned. This is where combining the two systems makes sense.

By wearing both a tag and being microchipped, an animal has double insurance: the tag for a quick return if the animal is found by a passer-by, and the microchip as the ultimate guarantee in the event of loss or theft.

Protecting your animal means acting now

Don’t leave your pet’s safety to chance. With a municipal medal and a microchip, you maximize your chances of finding it quickly in case of loss. By correctly identifying your companion, you join the 100% of owners whose animals are found thanks to identification at Proanima.

Don’t wait any longer to protect your pet and register it today on proanima.com.

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