With very, very big needles inserted very deep—much different than vaccinations. I agree that microchipping is preferred, and I have and will do it with any future pet (shelters and rescue groups are required by law to do this in IL, and I will always have shelter/rescue pets), but i will not do it to my 14- or…

Ahem. I've worked with atom splitting scientists, and they are often complete and utter assholes.