Last week in Kevin’s section of the Barking Lot, Dogs in the News, he linked to the story of Rocco, a beagle that was reunited with his family after FIVE YEARS. This reunion was thanks, in part, to his microchip.
I was fortunate enough in my years of dog ownership that we never lost Sugar or Skippy even for a day. Once in a while Sugar would manage to break free of her tether but for her that only meant walking around the front yard instead of staying in the back yard. I can’t imagine what our lives would have been like had we lost either of them.
Almost every time I am at a grocery store or retail store I see a photo of a cat or dog with the desperate plea of “LOST. Please call 555-8101. Family misses Roxy very much. Reward.” It breaks my heart.
While having a microchip implanted in your dog can’t prevent him or her from running away, it can certainly improve the chances of getting him back. The adoption fees at the Wisconsin Human Society include microchipping.
You may have seen commercials for the Home Again brand of microchip, one option for your pet.
Home Again offers information and tips for pet owners considering their device. The Humane Society of the United States answers common questions about the process. The American Kennel Club also speaks about animal recovery and the use of microchips.
As stated before I plan on adoption our future dog(s) from the Wisconsin Humane Society. Fortunately they include microchipping in the adoption process. If I would adopt a dog from any other source that did not offer it, it would be the first thing I would do as a new pet parent. It could certainly save a lot of heartache for us and our pet.
--Jennifer Fischer
DOGS????? As in, PLURAL???
Sure dear. Whatever you say, dear.
Let's change the subject, shall we.
Time now for DOGS IN THE NEWS.... canines that made headlines the last week.
Some Brookfield residents aren't happy with proposed limits on dogs per household.
Has the economy affected spending habits on pets? Not when it comes to their health.
How do canines become sworn officers? Slate examines.
And an abused puppy is making great progress.
That's it for this week. Jennifer is dragging me to, I mean she's going with me to Germanfest to see the dachshund races.
And just remember animal lovers......
If your dogs beg from time to time...
Can you blame them?
