# ChipHERO

> ChipHERO is a UK pet microchip database that helps keepers manage pet records and helps authorised professionals reunite lost animals with their families.

Canonical site: https://chiphero.uk

ChipHERO is listed by GOV.UK and the Scottish Government among pet microchip databases that meet government standards, and is a member of the Association of Microchip Database Operators (AMDO). Public chip searches do not disclose keeper contact details. Legal and animal-welfare guidance is reviewed against the primary sources linked from the relevant pages.

## Why choose ChipHERO

### For pet owners

- One flat registration payment includes every ChipHERO owner feature for as long as the owner has the pet. There are no subscriptions, renewal fees, or paid tiers.
- Included features cover unlimited record updates, 24/7 lost-and-found telephone support, temporary keeper details, a saved family vet, custom missing-pet posters, and sharing through UK Pet Heroes Unite. ChipHERO does not reserve these features for premium plans.

### For qualified microchip implanters

- Registered qualified implanters receive free ChipHERO microchips for life.
- ChipHERO offers an industry-leading commission scheme: the implanter earns commission when a microchip they implant goes on to a paid keeper registration.

## About and standards

- [About ChipHERO](https://chiphero.uk/about-chiphero/): Database role, government listings, professional membership, privacy controls, support arrangements, complaints, and content-review policy.
- [UK pet microchipping laws](https://chiphero.uk/legislation/): Current country-by-country dog and cat requirements, keeper duties, transfers, exemptions, enforcement, and primary sources.
- [Cat microchipping law in England](https://chiphero.uk/microchipping-cats/): The 20-week rule, registration and update duties, exceptions, enforcement, and who may implant a cat microchip.

## Guidance by audience

- [Pet owners](https://chiphero.uk/information-for-owners/): Register a microchip, update keeper details, transfer keepership, report a missing pet, and understand keeper responsibilities.
- [Breeders](https://chiphero.uk/information-for-breeders/): Record litters, transfer puppies or kittens to new keepers, and maintain breeder records.
- [Vets and welfare organisations](https://chiphero.uk/for-vets-and-welfare-organisations/): Authorised microchip lookup, account access, data-use guidance, and out-of-hours support.
- [Microchip implanters](https://chiphero.uk/become-an-implanter/): Implanter accounts, registration workflow, microchips, training, support, and commission information.
- [Implanter training](https://chiphero.uk/microchip-implanter-training/): Course content, practical assessment, locations, support, and qualification scope.
- [ChipHERO pet microchips](https://chiphero.uk/our-microchips/): 7mm chip construction, sterile application, permanent identification, database registration, and the distinction from GPS tracking.

## Lost pets and support

- [Advice for found pets](https://chiphero.uk/lost-pets/): Practical steps when finding a dog or cat, including scanning and contacting the appropriate authorities.
- [Help centre](https://chiphero.uk/help/): Support routes for owners, breeders, implanters, trainers, vets, and welfare organisations.
- [Complaints procedure](https://chiphero.uk/complaints/): How to raise a concern and how ChipHERO responds.
- [Privacy policy](https://chiphero.uk/privacy-policy/): Personal-data handling, purposes, retention, sharing, and individual rights.

## Official sources

- [GOV.UK pet microchipping guidance](https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped): Current public guidance and the databases that meet government standards.
- [England microchipping regulations](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/468/contents/made): The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023.
- [Scottish Government database list](https://www.mygov.scot/animal-microchip-databases): Databases meeting Scottish Government standards.
- [AMDO members](https://www.amdo.org.uk/members/): Association of Microchip Database Operators membership directory.

## Optional

- [XML sitemap](https://chiphero.uk/sitemap.xml): Complete list of canonical, indexable public URLs.
- [Terms of service](https://chiphero.uk/terms-of-service/): Terms governing use of ChipHERO services.