Fondly Remembers
friends, and respected by his peers. Dr. Wade has been integral in the following company and industry achievements: y In more than 20 states, Dr. Wade was a featured speaker for professional pet breeder organizations. y Co-authored: ‘The Emergency Management Guide: Microchips and Disaster Mitigation. y Co-Founder of the American Microchip Advisory Council for Animals. y Developed the first ‘mini’ microchip technology - for all species. y Received official USDA approval to manufacture microchips for livestock. y Designed and produced ‘The Hero™’ Advanced Microchip Scanner. y Founder of the Gulf States Professional Dog Breeder series of annual seminars. y Approved by the NCAC - National Companion Animal Coalition to provide microchip products in Canada. y Provided expert guidance to the equine and livestock industries, concluding in regulatory approval of injectable microchips for formal identification. y Dr. Wade was heavily involved for decades in legislative rulemaking affecting industry stake holders, farms, dog breeders, pet stores, rescues and livestock industries. Born and raised in Mississippi, Dr. Wade received his DVM from LSU Veterinary Medical School. He retired in 2021, hoping to enjoy his country life in Folsom, LA. He was looking forward to fishing trips and many adventures. Sadly, he was unexpectedly diagnosed with Lung Cancer in January of 2023. He passed away surrounded by those he loved on July 15, 2023.
Friend to All – Dr. John Wade: The Loss of a Beloved Veterinarian John R. Wade, DVM CEO and Founder Microchip Identification Systems, Inc. With entrepreneurial vision, Dr. Wade founded Microchip Identification Systems in 1989. At that time, no product existed that could protect and verify the identity and ownership of pets. As a practicing veterinarian, John saw an ideal solution in the new tiny injectable devices known as ‘microchips’. The rest is history. In the early years, stakeholders in the animal world needed education about this groundbreaking new technology. Dr. Wade became a fixture at pet industry seminars. He was a featured speaker and could be found behind his booth enjoying every minute of his conversations with his friends in the industry. Dr. Wade was often asked to microchip puppies at Seminars, demonstrating his calm and practical technique and giving helpful advice to new breeders. For over three decades, Dr. Wade and company President Jean Anne Mayhall worked tirelessly with industry leaders, taking a solid stand alongside professional dog breeders when it came to political and legislative issues. In 2014, John designed and set the specifications for a more advanced ‘mini’ chip produced by Microchip ID Systems. He was delighted to bring forth a product that was perfect for new puppies. Throughout his career, Dr. Wade was a well-known leader in the industry, beloved by his customers and
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