why can’t we change the info for our own pets
downloaded this just to ask why we can’t track our own pets? my fiancés cat was chipped under a dif company and they have an app he can use to track him himself. i would love if there was one for pet owners to use before we would have to claim the cat missing. be more convenient for us and staff id assume, who deal with missing animals all day. also i used to be able to have access and now it’s for pros? why the change? no explanation? i was told to use this app by my vet and now it isn’t even downloadable, then i come on here to find out it’s been switched to vets only? i’d love to have had a notification or something. update: i realize and understand mine did not come with a tracking option, BUT i need to be able to change her photos and my address myself without a vet trip. esp since a vet literally gave this option to me and it was taken away and switched up for no reason, make ur own app for pros lol lemme have my cats info on here
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Microchip information
A microchip is NOT a tracking device. I repeat, a microchip is NOT a tracking device.
A microchip is implanted into your animal for proof of ownership and identification. You register your pet online through pet link. This is your pets “social security number”. Please update your information every time you move, change phone numbers or rehome your pet.
1) do not post online for other people to see
2) do not put the number on your pets tags, simply put “I am microchipped”
3) add your veterinary clinics number to your pets tag.
4) if your pet is stolen or lost please contact your microchip company and local vet clinics immediately.
While some of you may be frustrated that this app is for veterinary staff and shelter staff. Please understand that the wrong person could do a lot a mischief.
Once again a pets microchip is NOT a tracking device but a form of identification. Please contact your local veterinary clinic if you have questions.
If you are looking for a tracking device whistle is a very good one. Please keep in mind that there is no tracking device that will be implanted in your animal. All tracking devices go on a collar or harness which can be easily broken off or thrown away by the animal or a thief. You cannot legally remove a microchip.
Sincerely,
A vet tech.
A microchip is implanted into your animal for proof of ownership and identification. You register your pet online through pet link. This is your pets “social security number”. Please update your information every time you move, change phone numbers or rehome your pet.
1) do not post online for other people to see
2) do not put the number on your pets tags, simply put “I am microchipped”
3) add your veterinary clinics number to your pets tag.
4) if your pet is stolen or lost please contact your microchip company and local vet clinics immediately.
While some of you may be frustrated that this app is for veterinary staff and shelter staff. Please understand that the wrong person could do a lot a mischief.
Once again a pets microchip is NOT a tracking device but a form of identification. Please contact your local veterinary clinic if you have questions.
If you are looking for a tracking device whistle is a very good one. Please keep in mind that there is no tracking device that will be implanted in your animal. All tracking devices go on a collar or harness which can be easily broken off or thrown away by the animal or a thief. You cannot legally remove a microchip.
Sincerely,
A vet tech.
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Useless
Would have never had our pet chipped had I known how useless this is. So many other affordable options out there to use as f your pet gets lost. This will only work if the person has a scanning device or is kind enough to take your pet to a vet or shelter. Otherwise… waste of money!
USLESS APP
Wow this app is so useless u can’t even log in to track ur own pet, app needs to be fixed asap or creat a new one don’t even bother downloading
Disappointed
Why have a microchipped dog and then I can’t track her if I need to? I did it more for in case anyone decides to try and take her. As a pet parent, it makes no sense. What if something happens over the weekend when my local is vet is closed and I can’t get ahold of anyone? Dumb! Develop the app for people like me to keep track of!
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🤦🏾♂️
Definitely not understanding why i paid for a chip and can’t track my 🐶 when i want. Kind of pointless to an extent.
Was not “pro” before
I was able to access this before - update the picture, my pet’s info, etc, all without making specific vet trips before it. I went to go update her picture and age only to find it now “for professionals only”. Because my vet definitely has time to take a new picture and update it in the system, yep.
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What a rip off!!!
Pay to have my dog chipped so I could tack him. The chip is made where only your vet can track YOUR pet. I called the company because I was sure there was a mistake. Sells associate tells me no app has been developed for pet owners. That technology has been developed yet. A kindergartner could come up with a better lie than that! Why doesn’t Petlink want us tracking our own animals. I
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APP FOR USE BY ANIMAL PROFESSIONALS ONLY!!
While we appreciate your feedback this app is for exclusive use by US Animal Professionals, defined as animal control officers or shelter staff, to use in the field for the reunification of lost and found pets enrolled in the PetLink database. At this time, we do not have an app available for registered pet owners, but we are grateful for your interest and we apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this may have caused!
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Worse than the website!
The website is not great but the app is useless. Seriously, no idea what it is even for and like the other reviewer, just a white screen if you put in the microchip number. I registered my pet on the actual site but it won’t allow me to add a photo - says page not found! Adding a photo isn’t even an option on the app. Let’s hope they’re better at finding lost pets than web/app design.
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Response from developer
While we are grateful for your interest, this app is for the exclusive use of US animal professionals, defined as animal control officers and shelter staff, to use in the field for the reunification of lost and found pets enrolled in the PetLink database. It is not the general public to use. At this time, we do not have an app available for registered pet owners and we apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this may have caused! In light of our explanation, we would appreciate it if you would consider removing your review. Doing so would greatly help gain the confidence of the intended audience!
