If you’ve adopted a cat from Cat Rescue Dunedin or another animal welfare organisation, there is every chance that your cat may already have a microchip. You’ll need to make sure that your contact details appear when your cat’s microchip is scanned. CRD will update your cat’s details with NZCAR (NZ Companion Animal Register) when you formally adopt them. If you’re getting your cat from elsewhere, you’ll need to ask for further information and the cat’s original paperwork if possible.