Thanks to the Animal Welfare League of Arizona's low cost microchipping Mr. Jackson is now the proud owner of an implanted microchip. I don't even want to consider the thought of losing the little guy, but should something happen, at least now he has a little technology on his side. Any vet or shleter with the technology anywhere in the country can now scan him and find out where he belongs.
Jackson weighted in at 15.1 lbs and was complemented as having a lovely, healthy coat. The vet went on to say that often he sees dogs in the Phoenix/desert area with dried out, dusty coats, but not this little guy, healthy and as shiny as could be. Jackson was a little nervous, but nothing over the top. Never nipped, growled or snarled the entire time. The vet tech held him while the vet gently gabbed him with a large needle used to inject the chip. I was impressed with the vet and that Jackson never flinched despite being poked with a needle intended to inject a micro chip. (akin to a needle with an opening large enough to expel a tic-tac) After the injection was complete the all to sweet vet tech turned him so that he was a good couple of inches from her face, and told him what a good boy he was. The subtle lip curl and, bared tooth that ensued was a near perfect "f-u" to the whole situation. All who witnessed shared an empathetic chuckle at his simple display of displeasure at her post-injection comment.
Once home Jackson supervised while I primed a room, and shared a nice little nap with Sydney and I. He has shown no signs of discomfort (not that any were expected), and was his usual mutely self for the remainder of the day.
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