Every year on August 15th, pet lovers across the nation observe National Check the Chip Day 🐶🐱 — a day dedicated to ensuring our pets’ microchips are registered, up-to-date, and functioning properly.
Microchipping is one of the most effective ways to be reunited with a lost pet. But here’s the catch — a microchip is only as good as the information linked to it!
📌 Why “Check the Chip” Matters
- 1 in 3 pets will become lost during their lifetime.
- According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs with microchips are returned to their owners more than twice as often as those without, and cats are returned over 20 times more often. 🐕🐈
- A microchip is permanent, but your contact info isn’t — address changes, new phone numbers, and even changing vets can mean outdated records.
🔍 How to Check Your Pet’s Microchip
- Scan the Chip – Visit your vet, local shelter, or pet store with a scanner to confirm it’s working.
- Look Up the Number – Use a free microchip lookup tool to see which registry holds your pet’s info.
- Update Your Details – Log in to the registry and make sure phone numbers, addresses, and email are correct.
💡 Bonus Tip
If you’ve adopted a pet from a shelter or rescue, always confirm that the microchip was registered under your name and not the previous owner or organization.
💌 Free E-Card Reminder
Want to spread awareness? We’re offering a FREE e-card reminder you can send to:
- Fellow pet owners
- Veterinary offices & clinics
- Animal rescues & shelters
👉 Get your free e-card here: https://chasingsunsets.com/ecards/
Help us remind others to check their pet’s chip — because one small step could save a life. ❤️
🐾 Let’s Keep Pets Safe — Together
This August 15th, take five minutes to check your pet’s microchip info. It’s quick, easy, and could make the difference between heartbreak and a happy reunion.
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