For welfare professionals
Reunite pets with Microchip My Pet
Fast microchip searches, secure database access, and 24/7 UK support for police forces, dog wardens, local authorities and rescue centres.
How welfare access works
Get professional access in a few simple steps — applications are reviewed before advanced permissions are enabled.
Apply online
Submit a free welfare application through Microchip My Pet — built for organisations that reunite pets every day.
Verification
We may ask for supporting documentation so only eligible professionals receive enhanced access.
Get approved
Once approved, sign in and use search tools and dashboard features available to your role.
What you get with welfare access
The search tools and support you need to get pets home faster.
Instant microchip searches
Check the Microchip My Pet database in seconds. If the chip sits elsewhere, we point you to the right UK registry.
Secure authorised lookups
Enhanced accounts can run logged searches with a recorded reason — built for legal, professional use.
Built for welfare partners
Police forces, dog wardens, local authorities and rescue centres — tools designed for reunification work.
24/7 UK support
Dedicated assistance whenever you need help identifying a keeper or taking the next step.
Microchip searches
Look up a chip on Microchip My Pet instantly. If it is registered elsewhere, we direct you to the correct UK database so reunification can continue without delay.
Microchip search
Enter a chip number to open the full lookup tool.
Not on Microchip My Pet? We'll direct you to the correct UK microchip database.
Authorised searches
Accounts with enhanced permissions get a dedicated search option for legally authorised lookups. Keeper contact visibility depends on consent and your permission level.
- 1. Open the Authorised Chip Search tool in your dashboard
- 2. Enter the microchip number
- 3. Provide a search reason if prompted — activity is securely logged
- Pet details: Name, species or breed, colour, date of birth, implant date and notes where available.
- Keeper details: Shown when consent is granted or your account has higher authorisation.
- Temporary contact & vet: Displayed if the keeper has provided them.
Ready to apply for welfare access?
Create your free welfare organisation account. Applications are reviewed to verify eligibility before advanced search permissions are enabled.