Computerized cats
I just got Hanna and Lucky microchipped. Unfortunately, these are passive RFID chips, so I can’t monitor where they are at all times, like they were on kitty Lojack or something.
Still, since Hanna freaks out when a collar is put on her and Lucky will (no kidding) flex his neck muscles and make his pop off (the vet assistant today when she saw him: “Wow, that’s a big cat!”), this is probably the most likely way of getting them back if they run outside at some point.
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How can you activate/use the lo-Jack?
How much?
We have 3 cats and a dog that likes to wonder off.
Comment by Henry Hesperia — December 18, 2006 @ 17:40
It’s a passive system, so the animals have to be scanned by Animal Control or a vet’s office. It’s a little reader that sends a radio signal about a foot. It bounces off the rice-sized chip between the animal’s shoulder blades and the number shows up on the screen.
At Hesperia Animal Hospital, it was $65 per animal. Hesperia Animal Control is getting similar equipment; I’m not sure how much they’ll be charging, though. I plan on doing a story on it when they’ve got the gear, unless Hillary beats me to it.
Comment by Beau — December 18, 2006 @ 18:16