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To: READE SMITH who wrote (185)	6/14/1999 11:38:00 AM
From: Bill Shugarue	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 244

New York Times Article:::: The New York Times reports in its Saturday edition that ethical issues arise in the boom in pet microchips.. Reporter Sam Howe Verhovek says that 10 years ago, the Martin Humane Society in Northern California became the first animal shelter in the United States to implant the chips in all animals put up for adoption. since then, the technology has reunited more than 1,000 pets, including 820 dogs, 340 cats and 1 rabbit, with their owners there. The practice has taken off in recent years, as the three big manufactures have tried to overcome proprietary squabbles and move forward an industry standard, and as many humane societies and veterinarians have urged pet owners to implant their pets with the identification devices. At least 1.6 million U.S. pets now have these chips. Some critics, however, worry about Big Brother aspects. The Sunday times of London reported last year that 45 people, mostly film stars or millionaires, have been implanted as a kidnapping defence. The three main makers: HomeAgain, Infopet and Avid, for North American Veterinary Identification Device, say they believe the chips will take off.