Raajje Chip - the Maldives Animal Microchip Database

You have microchipped your cat? Now it's time to register it!

• Go to www.raajjechip.org
  
• Click "Register" in the upper right corner
  
• Enter your data and transfer the fee
• Send the transfer slip via Viber or WhatsApp to: +960 9259401. Please mention your username in the remarks
• We will open your account.
• "Sign in" to your account with username and password
• You can enter up to 5 animals to your account
• Do not forget to keep the information up-to-date!

Questions & Answers

Q: What is a microchip?
A: A microchip is a small, electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder that is about the same size as a grain of rice. The microchip itself does not have a battery—it is activated by a scanner that is passed over the area, and the radio waves put out by the scanner activate the chip. The chip transmits the identification number to the scanner, which displays the number on the screen. The microchip itself is also called a transponder.

Q: How is a microchip implanted into an animal? Is it painful? Does it require surgery or anesthesia?
A: It is injected under the skin using a hypodermic needle. It is no more painful than a typical injection, although the needle is slightly larger than those used for injection. No surgery or anesthesia is required—a microchip can be implanted during a routine veterinary office visit. If your pet is already undergoing anesthesia for a procedure, such as neutering or spaying, the microchip often can be implanted while they're still under anesthesia.

Q: What kind of information is contained in the microchip? Is there a tracking device in it? Will it store my pet's medical information?
A: The microchips presently used in pets only contain identification numbers. The microchip is not a GPS device and cannot track your animal if it gets lost. Although the microchip itself does not contain your pet's medical information, the registration database www.raajjechip.org will allow you to store that information in the database for quick reference.

Q: How does a microchip help reunite a lost animal with its owner?
A: When an animal is found and taken to a shelter or veterinary clinic, one of the first things the staff does is scan the animal for a microchip. If they find a microchip, and if the microchip registry www.raajjechip.org has accurate information, they can quickly find the animal's owner.

Q: I want to get my animal(s) microchipped. Where do I go?
A: To your veterinarian, of course! Most veterinary clinics keep microchips on hand. So, it's likely that your pet can be implanted with a microchip the same day as your appointment. 

Q: What should I do to "maintain" my pet's microchip?
A: Once your pet is microchipped, there are only three things you need to do:

1. Make sure the microchip is registered on www.raajjechip.org
2. Ask your veterinarian to scan your pet's microchip at least once a year to make sure the microchip is still functioning and can be detected.
3. Keep your registration information up-to-date: If you've moved, or if any of your information (especially your phone number or address) has changed, make sure you update your microchip registration in the manufacturer's database as soon as possible.

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