Microchipping Roadshow – Get Your Cat or Dog Microchipped!

We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Maxi Zoo with for our 2025 Microchipping Road Show!

We will be travelling around various Maxi Zoo stores this September, October and November, to make sure your pets are microchipped and safely registered.

If you would like to get you pet registered for a microchip, please complete the form below stating which store and date you would like to attend;

The cost of the microchipping service on the day is €20.00 and a maximum of two pets per person applies.

You will also need to have photographic ID and a utility bill, issued within the last three months – please note this is a legal requirement and we will be unable to chip your pet without this.

You do not have to be client of The Irish Blue Cross to avail of this service.

Please note – Finglas on Sat 18th of October and Tallaght on Sat 8th of November are both fully booked.

Do I need to microchip my pet?

Yes you should definitely microchip your pet. Did you know that it is now a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped? It is also a requirement if you wish to avail of our charitable services.

If your pet goes missing the microchip number will allow a vet or pound find your contact information to reunite you with your pet. Having the correct and up to date contact details registered is extremely important in case your pet wanders or gets lost. Always remember to update your details if you change phone number or address. Your vet will advise you how to do this.

Does a microchip track my pet’s location?

No a microchip will not track your pet’s location. If your pet is found the microchip will allow a veterinary clinic or dog pound to access your contact details to let you know that your pet has been found.

Thousands of dogs go missing in Ireland each year, and sadly, many are not reunited with their owners. So please do not hesitate in microchipping your pet!

Here is a great story about a dog who was reunited with their owners, two years after they were stolen, thanks to a microchip!

For more pet advice, please click here.