Dear Chipless,
I totally understand your curiosity. I, myself, am always ready to try new treats. Luckily for me, my person loves to give me snacks, but usually I have to dance or perform some silly trick for them.
I'm about to blow your mind -- you may already have a microchip! Right now -- this minute!
It is located under your skin, between your shoulder blades! Don't try to look, you won't see it!
"Microchips" are not food, but tiny little little devices that will help you find your way home if you get lost. And, if you were adopted through Orphans of the Storm, you went home with one.
They are important because they identify you for life. If your collar comes off or if you get outside without one, a shelter or veterinarian can run a "scanner" over you and locate your person.
A microchip may be your best chance at finding your way home. In fact, dogs with microchips are reunited with their people 52.2% of the time compared to only 21.9% of the time without microchips. Cats are returned 38.5% of the time when they have the chip, compared to only 1.8% of the time without microchips!
Your person should be sure to keep their contact information current with the microchip company so there isn't a delay in getting you back home, should you get lost.
So, to summarize, it is important for you and all of the dogs and cats in your household to have microchips. They are affordable and available at your favorite veterinarian.
It's even better than a bag of potato chips.
Charlotte the Bold
2017 Alumna, Orphans of the Storm
*Lord et al., JAVMA, July 15, 2009*
