Pet Microchipping in Hamilton County
Last Updated: August 2026
Microchipping gives your pet permanent identification that can help a veterinarian, shelter or Animal Control reunite you if your pet gets lost.
The Humane Society for Hamilton County offers low-cost public microchipping with no appointment required.
Quick Answer
Humane Society for Hamilton County
10501 Hague Road
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: 317-773-4974
Microchip Cost: $35
Appointment: Not required
Microchipping is available during HSHC administrative hours, currently daily from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
View HSHC Microchipping Information
How a Pet Microchip Works
A microchip is a small identification chip implanted under your pet’s skin.
If your pet becomes lost, a veterinarian, animal shelter or Animal Control agency can scan the chip. The chip’s identification number can then be used to locate the owner’s registered contact information.
The procedure typically takes only a few minutes.
Hamilton County Identification Requirement
Hamilton County requires dogs and cats 3 months of age or older to have a permanent means of identification.
That requirement can be satisfied with either:
- A registered microchip that can be read by a standard scanner, or
- A permanent tag attached to a durable collar showing the owner’s current name and telephone number.
Violations can result in a fine of up to $500 per occurrence.
View Hamilton County Animal Laws
Microchipping at the Humane Society
HSHC currently offers public microchipping for $35 with no appointment required.
Microchipping isn’t limited to dogs and cats. HSHC says rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and other pets can also be microchipped.
Humane Society for Hamilton County Pet Services
What If Your Pet Is Already Microchipped?
Having the chip implanted is only part of the process.
Make sure the microchip is registered and connected to your current contact information. If you move or change phone numbers, update the microchip registration.
If you’re unsure whether your pet has a chip, a veterinarian or animal shelter can scan your pet.
→ View Local Vets
Lost Pets and Microchips
If your microchipped pet goes missing, contact the microchip company and make sure your contact information is current.
You should also file a Lost Report with the Humane Society for Hamilton County and check its current found-pet listings.
Stray Animals Brought to HSHC
Hamilton County requires stray dogs and cats brought to HSHC to be microchipped before being returned to their owner if they don’t already have the required permanent identification.
HSHC also microchips animals adopted from the shelter and registers the chip to the adopter.
Local Tips
- Keep your microchip registration information current.
- Don’t assume the chip automatically knows your new address or phone number.
- Consider using both a microchip and a collar tag.
- Ask your veterinarian to scan the chip during a routine visit to make sure it can be read.
- If you find a lost pet, a veterinarian or HSHC can scan it for a microchip.
- HSHC currently offers $35 microchipping without an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does pet microchipping cost at HSHC?
The Humane Society for Hamilton County currently charges $35 for public microchipping.
Do I need an appointment?
No. HSHC says no appointment is required.
Does Hamilton County require pets to be microchipped?
Not specifically. Dogs and cats 3 months or older must have permanent identification, but the requirement can be met with either a registered microchip or an appropriate permanent collar tag.
Are adopted pets already microchipped?
Yes. Animals adopted from the Humane Society for Hamilton County are microchipped and the chip is registered to the adopter.
Where can I get a found pet scanned?
A local veterinarian or the Humane Society for Hamilton County can scan a found animal for a microchip.
→ View Local Vets
Related Pages
→ Animal Shelters
→ Animal Control
→ Local Vets
→ Pet Adoption
Official Resources
Humane Society for Hamilton County – Local Pet Services
Current public microchipping information and other pet-support services.
HSHC Microchipping & Pet Services
Humane Society for Hamilton County – Lost & Found
Microchipping and lost-pet information.
Hamilton County Animal Laws
Official county animal ordinances and identification requirements.
Summary
Hamilton County pet owners can have their pets microchipped at the Humane Society for Hamilton County for $35, with no appointment required.
Hamilton County requires dogs and cats age 3 months or older to have permanent identification, which can be a registered microchip or qualifying collar tag. Keeping your microchip registration current can make it much easier to reunite with a lost pet.