Rescue Shelters Stress the Importance of Microchipping Pets
Robin Gibson was grateful that Rocky Joe had a microchip implanted. This alone enabled her to locate John Adams, his owner.
When Gibson first arrived at the kill shelter where Rocky Joe was staying, he was initially listed as not having a microchip. But, Gibson double-checked.
“I keep stressing—please microchip—because it does help get them home,” said Gibson.
PetLink has been microchipping pets across the country for years. “If your pet is ever lost, registering their microchip ensures your contact details are shown when the chip is scanned by a vet or animal shelter and you can be reunited with your pet.”
Your veterinarian has more information and recommendations about the best tracking system for your pet—to keep him or her safe if ever away from home.
On its website, you can register your pet. This way, whoever scans your pet’s microchip has your contact information to reunite your pet with you. And, you can “transfer pet ownership” in the PetLink system if you rehouse your pet.
