German Shepherd dog

Micro Chips are sold by Veterinarians who make a profit from it, monitored by the AKC that makes a profit, worn by the dog that didn't want it, recorded and paid for by the owner that feels some what protected by having it installed, and yet when a dog is lost or stolen, and the vets are notified, none of the Vets voluntarily scan every dog that comes in or checks and records the micro chip number, so if the finder or thief brings in a dog with a chip, no one will ever know it is a stolen dog.  Same scenario for an ear or body tattoos, no vets ever check them and record the numbers as a matter of admittance.  Therefore: the thief will never be caught and the owner will never know their dog is living right next door or in the next county over, nor will the finder or thief ever tell them. 

I propose a law that requires all Vets, and all vet hospitals to mandatory scan and record every dog that comes in, every time it comes there.  Just like, you have to give your insurance number and social security number to the hospital when you come in for a doctor's appointment.  Other wise, what good are tattoos and microchips, except for shelters that have a no kill rule?  And how do the Vet's compensate for all the money they are making off of the chips and tattoos?

Comments?

Vets may or may not check tattoos and microchips, but most shelters, pounds and rescues do.  We had a dog discussed on this board several months ago who was in a rescue and because of his tattoo he was identified by his breeder and placed in a home.  He was a trained dog, and would have been euthanized for "cage aggression".   Microchips are also good definitive identification of a do in the case of a dispute. 

Kudos!  All valid questions that would require solutions or answers.  Interstate Federal Law I'll admit I had not thought of, but like everything else, there is a simple solution if there are enough people behind getting it done.  Albite; what if you go across a state line and need a doctor or operation?  Don't they still ask for your identification?  If you give them false ID and they find out you lied, what do they do?  What happens if a doctor dispenses medicine without getting identification for the person?  Does it cost extra for our medical bills if a Drug addict shows up at a hospital and lies about his name, age, and address to obtain drugs?  Some of these questions are easy to solve, and as far as who is for getting behind these laws and helping establish some control, you would be first in line if someone stole your dog and you checked every vet and shelter in 1000 mile radius and no one heard or found anything, and then you realized that they don't check anything either, but you know your dog was chipped and tattooed and need periodic medical attention.  In short, as soon as it happens to you, you would be all for it.  Why not get behind it before it happens and maybe it will help get your dog back.  Doesn't  it bother anybody else when you realize your paying for a near scam that has little if any help for what it was designed to do?

My vet checks & records at every visit. jh