Tagging your pussy

**MadDuck** · 18th June 2010, 21:00

cat. You dirty buggers!

I had it done today.

Hey they offering it cheap wth the annual vaccination. Has anyone else had it done?

I saw it as a reasonable option given I would hate to lose her and not know.

**Smifffy** · 18th June 2010, 21:01

Took forever to get the paint out of her fur...

**cc rider** · 18th June 2010, 23:07

Do you mean micro-chipping, Duck?

Have both of mine done. (Yes I have 2 pussies...

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Is compulsory in some council areas in Melb.
Is all very well, providing the people who pick the cat up have a scanner & know how to use it. The micro-chips do move around under the skin.
I like to think that it gives the animal one more chance at being returned to their owner.

**Maha** · 18th June 2010, 23:09

I tagged a pussy once........but thats a 'hole' nother story.

**reemit** · 18th June 2010, 23:18

U can get radio trackers for your pussy, it beeps when the pointy end is pointing towards your pussy.

**Motu** · 18th June 2010, 23:56

You mean if my cat was chipped I could find out who owns her? Actually I know who owns her,just not where they live now.

**oldrider** · 19th June 2010, 00:10

Apparently they are hard on your tyres if you run over them!

The tags I mean!

**cc rider** · 19th June 2010, 12:06

Originally Posted by Motu

You mean if my cat was chipped I could find out who owns her? Actually I know who owns her,just not where they live now.

Since it's your cat, you may need tagging. That way pussy will know where to find you.

**mashman** · 19th June 2010, 12:10

does that make the easier to hunt them in the dark

**cc rider** · 19th June 2010, 12:32

Owners??? Yes... It is important that all owners wear Florescent Vests when out at night. This ensures even your most drunken mates will be able to 'score' you

**MadDuck** · 19th June 2010, 18:52

Originally Posted by mashman

does that make the easier to hunt them in the dark

Cant say I have ever tried that.

Yes CC I was referring to Microchipping.....she hasnt started glowing in the dark so I am guessing it was a safe decision

**Mom** · 19th June 2010, 19:03

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Cant say I have ever tried that.

Yes CC I was referring to Microchipping.....she hasnt started glowing in the dark so I am guessing it was a safe decision

Have you tried a black light though Ms Duck? Sometimes that can reveal more than you were expecting damhik.

**Naki Rat** · 19th June 2010, 20:17

Did I misunderstand ?

**Hitcher** · 19th June 2010, 23:03

If it costs nothing to have a pet chipped, at least it's not a waste of money but still largely pointless.

Chip readers aren't exactly commonplace -- particularly in the South Island. SPCAs don't routinely have them nor do all vets.

If your cat doesn't come home, generally two things have happened: it's either dead or it's found somewhere else to live. In both of those cases it is unlikely to come into contact with a chip reader.