Give Your Pet A Ticket Home Taking Steps for Pet Safety
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Ensuring Your Pet’s Safe Return: The Importance of Microchipping
Introduction
Losing a pet can be an incredibly distressing experience. In fact, a recent survey reveals that four out of five pet owners find it more traumatic than losing a job, getting into a car accident, or breaking a bone. To increase the chances of a happy reunion if a pet goes missing, microchipping is an essential precaution every pet owner should consider discussing with their veterinarian.
The Importance of Microchipping
Every pet owner hopes never to encounter the heartbreak of a missing pet, yet statistics show that one in three pets will get lost at some point. Unfortunately, without proper identification, only one in ten of these pets will be reunited with their owners. Dr. Marty Becker emphasizes the scale of this issue, citing that 10 million pets go missing annually in the United States.
Microchipping offers a reliable and permanent solution. Unlike collar tags, which can easily fall off or be removed, a microchip contains a unique, unalterable number. The procedure is safe and causes no more discomfort than a routine vaccination.
Success Stories
Gina King from Soledad, California, experienced the benefits of microchipping firsthand. Her Shih Tzu, Radar, went missing after running out the door. After months of searching and nearly giving up hope, Gina received a call a year and a half later. Radar was found near a highway, 25 miles from home. Thanks to his microchip, a veterinary clinic was able to retrieve Gina’s contact information from the HomeAgain database.
Microchipping Facts
Despite its effectiveness, only 20% of pet owners have microchipped their pets. Consider these compelling facts:
- Approximately 7,000 lost pets with microchips are reunited monthly with their owners in the U.S. through the HomeAgain Pet Recovery Service. This amounts to a pet recovery every six minutes.
- With around 70,000 microchip scanners in use across shelters and vet clinics nationwide, there’s a high chance your pet will be scanned wherever they are found.
Conclusion
Microchipping is a straightforward yet critical step toward ensuring your pet’s safety and your peace of mind. By discussing microchipping with your veterinarian, you’re giving your pet the best chance of a safe return home if they ever wander away.
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