Thousands of Australian pets may soon have ‘useless’ microchips. It’s a symptom of a bigger problem
- Written by Bronwyn Orr, Veterinarian, Southern Cross University
Mitchell Orr/UnsplashLate last year, rumours swirled online that HomeSafeID, a private Australian pet microchip registry, had stopped operating.
On Feburary 5 2025, a notice appeared on the HomeSafeID website, ostensibly from the site’s administrator. It states the website “is likely to go offline” soon due to unpaid bills. This...





