On 7/9/2013 7:19 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 7/9/2013 1:06 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> I'm also an advocate of micro-chipping pets. If there's even a chance
>> an pet (even an indoor-only pet) might escape, have them microchipped.
>> The first thing vets and shelters do if someone brings in a "found" pet,
>> they scan them for a chip.
>
> All of mine are chipped, even my former feral. I chipped my sister's
> cat when I took her in thinking I was keeping her. But she was
> miserable here with my 4 and could never calm down so my sister took her
> back after her move, about 3 months later. She immediately calmed down
> and has been happy ever since. But if she gets lost the chip still says
> she is my cat.
>
I'm glad your sister's cat is happy. Some cats are "only" cats.

Another point about microchips: if you move or change phone numbers call
the company and give them your new info. When I had Persia chipped I
was given a tag with an ID number and their phone number. When we
moved, I called and had them update their database.

Many lost pets have been reunited with their owners (some *many* years
later) due to microchip technology. But having a chip is only useful if
the information is kept current.

Jill