What is a microchip? A pet microchip is a tiny electronic device, about the size of a grain of rice, that’s placed just under the skin between the shoulder blades. Each chip contains a unique identification number that a handheld scanner can read. When a lost pet is found, veterinarians, shelters, and animal control officers can use that number to look up the pet’s registered contact. Microchips act like permanent ID tags that can’t fall off, wear out, or be removed. They contain no battery, never expire, and last for the lifetime of your pet. At Lollypop Farm, every dog…