This section is for our members to help simplify searching for pet microchip registrations. Please bookmark this page for future use. This section is not affiliated with any microchip database. Instead we aim to provide clear and concise instructions on how to find out which database the chip number you are interested in is registered on, and then explain how to retrieve the registered owner's details from that database.

We also provide direct links to the log-in pages of the Europetnet-affiliated databases that are commonly used in Ireland, advice on how to get a user name and password, as well as contact phone numbers for these companies. These links will open in a new tab or new browser window.

Europetnet - When a pet you are presented with is found to be microchipped you should first check on the Europetnet database to see which national database the chip is registered on. It will not tell you any information about the registrant. To visit the Europetnet database - Click Here

Petmaxx - If a pet is not listed on Europetnet it may be listed on the Petmaxx database. Currently the only Irish database to use Petmaxx is Animark, but it is also used by Petlog in the UK. To visit the Petmaxx database - click here.

After performing this search you should then be able to retrieve the owner's contact details from the relevant national database. Links to the Europetnet-affiliated databases commonly used in Ireland are listed below.

 

Links to Europetnet Affiliated Microchip Databases

Fido - This link will bring you directly to the authorised users log in page. If you do not already have a username and password for the fido site you can apply to get one by clicking here.

IKC - This link will bring you directly to the authorised users log in page. If you do not already have a password please phone 01 4533300 (Irish Kennel Club).  To register please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Fax 01 4533237. 

Pet Trace - The Pet Trace database is run by the DSPCA. To retrieve an owner's details you can phone 087 9085422; the service is manned 24/7.

Animark - This will bring you to the Animark lost pet search page.  No username or password is required.

Links to Petmaxx Affiliated Microchip Databases

Animark - This will bring you to the Animark lost pet search page.  No username or password is required.

Petlog - This link will bring you directly to the Petlog authorised users log in page. Petlog is run by the UK Kennel Club. If you do not have a username and password you can apply to get one here also. Any vet requesting access will need an implanter code you would request this by faxing this request on your letter headed paper to 0044 1296 486718. After getting an implanter code you then need to apply for access via the Petlog website. Click on authorised user section and request your Petlog user account. Please fill in the application form, once Petlog has received the application form access to the database would be granted within 24 hours.