Tell them once

Let the people who need to know hear it without you having to explain again and again. Fill in a few details and we'll draft each message for you.

About your pet

Only their name and yours are needed. Add anything else you have handy.

Your details stay on this device. Nothing is sent anywhere unless you copy, email or print a message, or open the memorial link below with their name filled in.

Only used to tailor the tips on who to contact.

Usually 15 digits. Some older or imported chips have 9 or 10 characters, including letters. It's on their registration papers or vet records, or your vet can scan it.

From your council or state pet registry.

Needed to draft your messages

Who needs to know?

Tick everyone you'd like to tell. You can come back and add more later.

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Your messages

Your messages

Each message is ready to change if you'd like. Copy it into an email, text or web form, or open it in your email app. Tick it off once it's sent.

Add your pet's name and your name above, and tick who needs to know. We'll draft a message for each one here.

Your details stay on this device.

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If it's all feeling like too much, Lifeline is there any time, day or night, on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call 000.

Still have questions?

It's a good idea. Letting the registry know closes your pet's record and stops reminders, and telling your vet or council doesn't always update it. If you're not sure which registry holds the record, your vet can scan the chip, and petaddress.com.au can look up the number. In NSW, cat and dog records are on the NSW Pet Registry, and in SA they're in Dogs and Cats Online.

In many places, yes. Rules and timeframes differ between states and councils, so check with your local council. In NSW, if your cat or dog dies, you need to let the NSW Pet Registry or your council know within 28 days, or within 24 hours for a restricted or declared dangerous dog. In the ACT, you can cancel the registration in the Pet Registration Portal or call Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

It depends on your policy. Cover for final vet bills, euthanasia and cremation varies a lot between insurers and policies, so check your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or call your insurer. It's also worth asking how cancelling works, as some insurers waive the cancellation fee when a pet has died.

General information only, not legal advice. Rules differ between states and councils, so check with your local council and microchip registry about your situation.