If your pet’s microchip number starts with either 991 or 900164, then your pet has one of the Save This Life’s microchips. If you need assistance verifying your pet’s microchip number, please email us at yourpetsvet@sgvet.com. Email correspondence helps to ensure microchip number accuracy. Please allow our customer service team 24 hours to reply to emails.
Pet owners looking to transfer their Save This Life microchip enrollment can do so with HomeAgain at no charge.
For pet owners looking to transfer their pet’s Save This Life microchip enrollment to the HomeAgain database for free, use code EnrollSTL on homeagain.com or call 1-888-HOMEAGAIN (1-888-466-3242). Due to high call volumes, we expect some delays if calling in.
*Have your pet’s Save This Life microchip number handy and let the customer care agent know that you were referred by your veterinarian.
Once enrolled, your pet will have a lifetime enrollment in our HomeAgain database and 1 free year of our premium membership with added services. If you choose not to renew your premium membership benefits, your pet’s recovery information remains in the HomeAgain Recovery Database, and you can always maintain and update your profile and contact information at no charge.
Sincerely,
Southgate Veterinary Hospital Team
NBC news story released on Aug. 31, 2025- CDC surveillance shows outbreaks of rabies rising across the U.S.
How does this affect us in Fargo-Moorhead?
Our area has had reported cases of rabies. Rabies is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear, making prevention critical. People exposed to a suspected rabid animal undergo post-exposure prophylaxis, a series of injections required to help the body fight off a possible rabies infection.
It’s the law! Within the Fargo–Moorhead-West Fargo city limits, all dogs and cats are legally required to be up to date on their rabies vaccination. Veterinary professionals are at a three-times higher exposure risk to a rabid animal than the public. For the health, safety, and protection of our team members and the community,
Common questions:
What if I am bit by a dog or cat?
This could be a public health concern. You should: contact the owner of the dog or cat to verify vaccination status, contact the local police department, and contact your medical provider.
What if my pet is bit by another dog or cat?
This could be a public health concern. You should: contact the owner of the dog or cat to verify vaccination status, contact your veterinary office, and determine if the local police department needs to get involved.
What if my pet is bit by wildlife?
This could be a public health concern. Contact your veterinarian. The only way to confirm a rabies infection is by testing non-frozen brain material. If the wild animal needs to be tested, safety precautions must be used when handling the wild animal.
Do I need to vaccinate my pet if I live in an apartment?
Yes, all dogs and cats within local city limits and surrounding areas are legally required to be kept up to date on their rabies vaccination.
For more information on the human rabies vaccine series, visit the ND Gov website: Rabies Vaccine Information | Health and Human Services North Dakota
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