This isnt a debate as to the pro's and con's of microchipping its a coverstaion regarding your actions towards your dog.
Taking the chip out will still leave your details on the Bayer register
Taking the chip out because you couldnt immediately find it at a port given the benifits of keeping it in isnt really cause to have it out
Taking the chip out will leave you dog stranded should the worst happen and it get knocked down/stolen
The chip isnt there to promote any kind of hard sell from your vets. It has the sole and valuable use of tying you to it.

Consider you actions on this and please take on board what people and your vets are saying - its a pointless exercise as it is not causing any distress to your dog only your idea of what it is used for

What a mess of a thread!!
Abusing the other side (that applies to both sides of the argument here) cannot possibly help!

I think the basic idea is; if you want your dog's microchip removed despite the reservations of many its really up to you to decide what you do with your dog...

The one really good point made here was regarding the fact that microchips are to be made mandatory in a years time.. if this is so then that at least should press you to reconsider your decision really.

Your point about the vets is quite good, it is true that vets cannot always be trusted (I found vets, in the UK particularly - no offense meant - quite disappointing but maybe ive been unlucky...so far ive been faced the various mottos "neuter!" "vaccinate!" without any room for thought or discussion) but you should not take it too far either... And i think the vet nurse has a point when she says that whatever trauma caused/risked by the microchips will only be heightened/worsened by removing it...but then im no expert!

The last thing Ive gotten from this thread is that it will be very difficult for u to find a willing vet and noone here can help you with that really so dont know what u expected if not a debate..u just have to ring up every vet u know and try your luck...

good luck

xx