A Texas-based pet microchip company, Save This Life, has ceased operations, potentially impacting millions of pets and their owners․ This closure raises concerns about the traceability of microchips registered with the company․
The Issue:
If your pet’s microchip was registered with Save This Life, it may no longer be actively registered, hindering the ability to trace your pet if lost․ The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) confirms the chips are unregistered․
What to Do:
- Check Your Pet’s Microchip Registration: Identify the company your pet’s microchip is registered with․
- If Registered with Save This Life: Re-register your pet’s microchip with a different, reputable registry․ AKC Reunite is suggested․
Why This Matters:
A microchip is crucial for reuniting lost pets with their owners․ An inactive or unregistered microchip significantly reduces the chances of a successful reunion․
Additional Information:
Covetrus distributes Save This Life․ While their website is still active, the contact pet parent function is non-functional․
Dog owner Stephane Degraff said “Now that I’m aware of it, I’m probably going to go home and look at it and see if it’s my company”․
Act Now: Ensure your pet’s microchip is properly registered and active․
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