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Microchips & peace of mind: a smart step for pet parents
When it comes to keeping your pet safe, we all think about the big stuff — vet visits, vaccines, even pet insurance for life’s “what-ifs.” But one of the simplest and most effective tools for bringing a lost pet home is often overlooked: microchipping and registration.
Today, we’re spotlighting Fetch Health Perks partner, Petkey, a nationwide microchip registry and recovery service. Microchipping isn’t just tech — it’s peace of mind.
Fetch members get a free registration certificate & pet ID card with purchase of pet microchip registration. To redeem, visit this link and enter code FETCH25 at checkout.
What is a microchip?
A microchip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, placed under your pet’s skin (usually between the shoulder blades). It doesn’t track your pet’s location — instead, it holds a unique ID number that can be read by a scanner at animal shelters, clinics and vet offices.
That ID connects to your contact info — but only if the chip is registered.
Why registration is everything
One common misconception is that your vet automatically registers the chip. In reality, that’s often a separate step — and one that falls to you as the pet parent.
Without registration, the chip is just a number. If your pet gets lost and scanned, there’s no way to contact you — even if they’re only a few blocks from home.
Collars aren’t enough
Even if your pet wears a collar (which is great!), tags can fall off or be removed. Microchips provide a permanent, secure ID that stays with your pet for life — a critical backup if their collar goes missing.
How Petkey helps reunite pets & their people
Registration isn’t just data entry — it connects your pet to a nationwide recovery system.
Petkey is part of the AAHA Universal Microchip Lookup Tool — the system used by vets and shelters across the U.S. Their support team is available 7 days a week to help verify ownership and assist in reunions. They can even send out local lost pet alerts to shelters, clinics and nearby Petkey members.
Microchipping + insurance = smart pet parenting
Microchips help bring your pet home. Pet insurance helps care for them once they’re back. Together, they give you confidence, protection and peace of mind:
- Microchipping helps avoid heartbreak
- Insurance helps manage medical costs
- Both support your pet through life’s unpredictable moments
Take 2 minutes to check your chip
Whether your pet is newly adopted or a longtime companion, it’s a good time to check that their chip is registered — and that your contact info is up to date.
Partnering with companies like Petkey to provide you with exclusive, members-only savings is a vital part of our commitment to supporting you as you make smart, proactive pet-parenting decisions.
Fetch members get a free registration certificate & pet ID card with purchase of pet microchip registration. To redeem, visit this link and enter code FETCH25 at checkout.
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