(Please email secretary@fixinthecoast.org if you find errors)
First, go to AAHA.org to enter the chip number and look up the chip registry. Scan the animal all over. Sometimes chips migrate and have been found by the belly and leg. Once you find the name of the registry, call the registry while animal is in custody. AAHA is the universal microchip lookup tool. AAHA will tell you which registry to call. This is critical because there is no single central database—each chip is tied to a specific company
Some companies have shut down in recent years, so re-registering chips in a secondary database is a good safety practice.
Here’s a practical list of major U.S. pet microchip registries with phone numbers. This is especially useful for shelters, rescues, and reunification efforts.
Major Pet Microchip Registries (U.S.)
- PetLink (Datamars)
1-877-738-5465
petlink.net
Notes: One of the oldest and most widely used registries; 24/7 call center support - 24PetWatch
1-833-886-8002
24petwatch.com
Notes: One of North America’s largest registries; absorbed Found Animals Registry - AKC Reunite
1-800-252-7894 (commonly used customer service line)
akcreunite.org
Notes: Long-standing national recovery service since 1995 - 911PetChip Registry
1-888-546-7615
911petchip.com
Notes: Free lifetime registration option - BuddyID / Microchip Registration Center
1-800-434-2843
microchipregistrationcenter.com
Notes: Also markets BuddyID system - PetKey
1-866-699-3463 (commonly listed support line)petkey.orgNotes: Lookup + registry database - HomeAgain (Merck Animal Health)
1-888-466-3242 (standard support line)
homeagain.com
Notes: Widely used in veterinary clinics - AVID (AVID Identification Systems)
1-800-336-2843 (customer support)
avidid.com
Notes: One of the original microchip companies - Free Pet Chip Registry
No central phone (online-based)freepetchipregistry.comNotes: Free registry used by rescues - National Microchip Registry
Typically online support
nmr.pet
Notes: Cloud-based registry system - PERMANENTLY CLOSED –
https://petregistrationandrecovery.com/
PLEASE register your chip with another provider. If you don’t know your chip number
any vet or Animal Control Officer should be able to scan and provide you the
information. Microchips WORK.
