A microchip is a permanent form of pet ID that can’t fall off or wear out—and helps reunite lost pets with their families. Registration is key: without updated contact info in the registry, the chip ...

You know that if a cat or dog is part of your family, the best preventive step to take to avoid becoming separated is to make sure your pet is microchipped. A collar with your name and number is also ...

Readers ask questions about dog intelligence and microchipping. If you have a question for "Ask the Shelter," email Jennifer ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Anything from thunderstorms to fireworks to an unintentionally open gate or door can lead to your cat or dog getting out of the safety of your home. Microchipping might be the ...

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SHELTON, Wash. – It's the best $26 George Truini ever spent. That's how much it cost to get a microchip implanted into his Pomeranian, Rosie, three years ago. Information on the chip helped animal ...

Halloween can be a stressful time for dogs, which is why it’s important to start preparing in advance. The constant ringing ...

A microchip could save your pet's life, but not if it doesn't work properly. When a lost pet with a microchip ends up at a shelter, staff can scan it to find out who the owner is and get in touch. If ...

Louisville Metro Animal Services staff implant a microchip in a dog named Vesba on Sept. 23, 2025. Metro Council is considering a proposal that would require cats and dogs across Louisville be ...