Microchip Information
A microchip is a small chip implanted just under your cat’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. It contains a unique identification number that is linked to your contact information through a microchip registry. Veterinary clinics and animal shelters can scan the chip to identify your cat and help reunite lost pets with their owners.
All cats adopted from Simply Cats are microchipped and registered at the time of adoption.
Please note: A microchip is not a GPS tracker and does not show your cat’s location. It is a permanent form of identification only.
Simply Cats Alumni Microchips
Cats adopted from Simply Cats are microchipped through 24PetWatch, now connected with PetPlace.
You can use their registry to update your contact information and report your cat as lost if needed.
Phone: 1-866-597-2424
Website: www.petplace.com
When Should You Update Your Microchip Information?
A microchip only works if the information connected to it is accurate. To ensure your cat can always find its way back to you, update your cat’s microchip record anytime you:
- Move to a new address
- Change your phone number
- Change your email address
- Privately rehome your cat
- Need to update emergency contact information
Not Sure Which Microchip Company Your Cat Is Registered With?
If you don’t know your cat’s microchip number or the company it is registered with, contact the veterinary clinic, shelter, or rescue where you adopted your cat.
If you have the microchip number but are unsure which registry manages it, use the AAHA Microchip Registry Lookup Tool.
If Your Cat Is Lost
If your cat goes missing, follow the steps in our Lost or Found Cat guide, which includes reporting your cat as lost through the microchip registry and verifying your contact information.
If your cat is found and scanned, the microchip can help connect them back to you.
If you’ve adopted your cat from Simply Cats and have questions about your cat’s microchip, contact us at
adoptions@simplycats.org.