<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>microchip information tips Archives - Prescott, AZ Animal Communicator | Animal & People Bridges</title> <atom:link href="https://animalbridges.com/tag/microchip-information-tips/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://animalbridges.com/tag/microchip-information-tips/</link> <description>bringing out the best in you & your pet!</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:19:49 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://animalbridges.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/favicon.jpg</url> <title>microchip information tips Archives - Prescott, AZ Animal Communicator | Animal & People Bridges</title> <link>https://animalbridges.com/tag/microchip-information-tips/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">139741411</site> <item> <title>6 Tips to Bring Your Lost Dog Cat Home Faster</title> <link>https://animalbridges.com/6-tips-to-bring-your-lost-dog-cat-home-faster/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine Garley]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:39:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Pet Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dog tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lost cat]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lost dog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lost dog found]]></category> <category><![CDATA[microchip information tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pet anxiety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[scared dog]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://animalbridges.com/?p=2265</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>[Updated 7/24/17] Summer is in full swing. We love being outside and so do our pets. Unfortunately the number of <a class="more-link" href="https://animalbridges.com/6-tips-to-bring-your-lost-dog-cat-home-faster/">Read More ...</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://animalbridges.com/6-tips-to-bring-your-lost-dog-cat-home-faster/">6 Tips to Bring Your Lost Dog Cat Home Faster</a> appeared first on <a href="https://animalbridges.com">Prescott, AZ Animal Communicator | Animal & People Bridges</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-is-your-dogs-microchip-information-current/" rel="bookmark" title="Lost Dog — Is Your Dog’s Microchip Information Current?">Lost Dog — Is Your Dog’s Microchip Information Current?</a></li> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-with-identification-tags-not-enough-information/" rel="bookmark" title="Lost Dog with ID Tags Not Enough Information">Lost Dog with ID Tags Not Enough Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/want-a-dog-and-cat-to-share-a-home-try-animal-communication/" rel="bookmark" title="Want a Dog and Cat to Share a Home? Try Animal Communication">Want a Dog and Cat to Share a Home? Try Animal Communication</a></li> </ol> </div> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[Updated 7/24/17]</p> <h2>Summer is in full swing. We love being outside and so do our pets. Unfortunately the<strong> number of lost pets</strong> seems to be increasing daily. Six easy tips to help you bring your lost dog cat home faster.</h2> <p>In the past week, I heard of 3 lost cats and 2 dogs in the neighborhood. I also heard of a lost dog that didn’t have it’s micro chip information updated. He went home with the person who found him!</p> <p>During summer the <strong>doors are open</strong> more. It only takes a push with a nose to open some screen doors. Or someone <strong>forgets and leaves the gate open</strong>. And sometimes the cat or dog <strong>gets curious</strong> and gets lost.</p> <p>As <strong>pet parents</strong> we must do all we can to help them get home!</p> <p>When I see a pet <strong>without a collar and tags</strong>, I get sick to my stomach. My first thought is <strong>“How will I get it home?”</strong></p> <p><span id="more-2265"></span></p> <p>Even as the owner of <strong><a href="http://animalbridges.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Animal Bridges</a>,</strong> <strong>I personally learned from experience</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Lost my father-in-law’s dog</strong> of 3 months in the dead of Minnesota winter with below zero temperatures. The dog had <strong>tags from the shelter where the dog was originally adopted years ago.</strong> The shelter <strong>called the family</strong> who gave him up <strong>due to allergies</strong>! Finally my father-in-law was called. The dog was<strong> lost for 3 weeks!</strong></li> <li><strong>Forgot to update</strong> Hobbes’ micro-chip organization after we added <strong>new cell phones</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Noticed</strong> Hobbes’ tag <strong>only had the house phone</strong> number and we were taking Hobbes on a<strong> car trip</strong> in a few days.</li> <li><strong>Found a dog with no collar</strong>. Took him to the vet to be scanned. The <strong>micro-chip</strong> organization listed the<strong> adoption organization</strong>. It took time to call the adoption organization and wait for them to called the<strong> pet parent</strong> who then called me. The pet parent was a mile away from me!</li> <li><strong>Found</strong> a dog with a<strong> rabies tag</strong>. The <strong>vet office was closed</strong>. The next morning called the vet who contacted the <strong>pet parent who was up all night</strong> looking for the dog.</li> </ul> <p>We, as <strong>pet parents</strong>, can <strong>do so much to help</strong> reduce the number of lost pets and get our pets home faster.</p> <p>You can <strong>bring your lost dog cat home faster</strong> using these 6 tips:</p> <ol> <li>Have a <strong>collar with tags</strong> on your pet at all times. Some people just list a <strong>phone number</strong>. This way the finder doesn’t know the pet’s name and will not bond with the pet.</li> <li>Or have a <strong>collar embroidered</strong> with your cell phone number.</li> <li>Have your pet <strong>micro-chipped</strong> with your <strong>current information</strong>. Contact the micro-chip organization to be sure it is updated. (Recently a dog was found and the <strong>micro-chip was not updated</strong>. The dog went home with <strong>the person who found him</strong>.)</li> <li>When you <strong>move or changed phone numbers</strong>, update the micro-chip information and update tags.</li> <li>Have you <strong>done away with landline</strong>? Update your micro-chip information with your cell phone(s) and update the tags.</li> <li>When you <strong>adopt a pet</strong>, be sure to <strong>contact your pet’s microchip organization</strong> with your current cell phone numbers, your name, and address. Many adaption organizations want to keep their information listed too.</li> </ol> <p>When a <strong>pet is found</strong> and taken to a veterinarian or shelter, the <strong>clinic/shelter wands</strong> the dog/cat to locate a microchip at no charge. The<span style="color: #993366;"> <a style="color: #993366;" title="Dr. Marty Becker - Love Pets Check Chips Today" href="http://www.drmartybecker.com/news/love-pets-check-chips-today/%20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>percentage of dogs returned</strong></a></span> to pet parents is <strong>double when the dog is chipped!</strong></p> <p>The <strong>initial cost of the microchip</strong> is about $50 and lasts a lifetime. Yes, sometimes the microchip, the size of a piece of rice, may move in the body. It is worth the investment. Also it does not hurt the pet. <strong>Cats</strong> can be<strong> chipped too</strong>!</p> <p><strong> Are you home?</strong> Walk over to your pet and <strong>check your pet’s</strong> collar for a <strong>tag with correct cell phone number</strong>(s).</p> <p><strong>Not home right this minute?</strong> Make a reminder on your phone with an alarm to <strong>check ASAP</strong>. Or <strong>write a note on your hand.</strong></p> <p>Does your <strong>pet need tags</strong>? Please immediately go online or to the local pet supply store and order a tag.</p> <p><strong>Please bring your lost dog cat home faster! </strong></p> <p><strong>Thank you</strong> for helping keep your dog or cat safe.</p> <p>Now you can watch your best friend and have a relaxing summer.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://animalbridges.com/6-tips-to-bring-your-lost-dog-cat-home-faster/">6 Tips to Bring Your Lost Dog Cat Home Faster</a> appeared first on <a href="https://animalbridges.com">Prescott, AZ Animal Communicator | Animal & People Bridges</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-is-your-dogs-microchip-information-current/" rel="bookmark" title="Lost Dog — Is Your Dog’s Microchip Information Current?">Lost Dog — Is Your Dog’s Microchip Information Current?</a></li> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-with-identification-tags-not-enough-information/" rel="bookmark" title="Lost Dog with ID Tags Not Enough Information">Lost Dog with ID Tags Not Enough Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/want-a-dog-and-cat-to-share-a-home-try-animal-communication/" rel="bookmark" title="Want a Dog and Cat to Share a Home? Try Animal Communication">Want a Dog and Cat to Share a Home? Try Animal Communication</a></li> </ol> </div> ]]></content:encoded> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2265</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Lost Dog — Is Your Dog’s Microchip Information Current?</title> <link>https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-is-your-dogs-microchip-information-current/</link> <comments>https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-is-your-dogs-microchip-information-current/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine Garley]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2014 14:15:16 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pet Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dog tags]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dog tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lost dog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[microchip information tips]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://animalbridges.com/?p=310</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Recently I was driving down a busy street in Minneapolis when I saw a large dog running frantically down the <a class="more-link" href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-is-your-dogs-microchip-information-current/">Read More ...</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-is-your-dogs-microchip-information-current/">Lost Dog — Is Your Dog’s Microchip Information Current?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://animalbridges.com">Prescott, AZ Animal Communicator | Animal & People Bridges</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-with-identification-tags-not-enough-information/" rel="bookmark" title="Lost Dog with ID Tags Not Enough Information">Lost Dog with ID Tags Not Enough Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/6-tips-to-bring-your-lost-dog-cat-home-faster/" rel="bookmark" title="6 Tips to Bring Your Lost Dog Cat Home Faster">6 Tips to Bring Your Lost Dog Cat Home Faster</a></li> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-found-with-animal-communications-energy-medicine/" rel="bookmark" title="Lost Dog Found with Animal Communications & Energy Medicine">Lost Dog Found with Animal Communications & Energy Medicine</a></li> </ol> </div> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_315" style="width: 160px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://animalbridges.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Mila-lost-dog-crop.jpg"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-315" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-315 " title="Mila - lost dog crop" src="https://animalbridges.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Mila-lost-dog-crop-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-315" class="wp-caption-text">Lost Dog Was Found</p></div> <p>Recently I was driving down a busy street in Minneapolis when I saw a large dog running frantically down the sidewalk. I followed the dog in my car trying to find a good place to pull over.</p> <p>The dog was running so fast and I tried to stay with the dog. Quickly it ran down an alley and I decided to stay on the streets. At the end of the block, I spotted the dog again sniffing a snow pile</p> <p>As I pulled up behind a parked car, a woman got out with her dog in the car. I shouted to her to open the door and let her dog out. She did and the lost dog ran to the car.</p> <p><span id="more-310"></span></p> <p>I grabbed the long-haired Rottweiler mix by her collar and started looking for information. The tags were of <a title="Midwest Animal Rescue & Services" href="https://www.midwestanimalrescue.org/?" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Midwest Animal Rescue and Services</a> (MARS), a rescue group, and a microchip locator company. I headed to my veterinary clinic, <a title="Lake Harriet Veterinary" href="https://lakeharrietvet.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lake Harriet Veterinary</a>.</p> <p>Lake Harriet Veterinary staff scanned for the chip and called the microchip company. Now I knew the dog’s name was Mila, and her information still showed the rescue group.</p> <p>At the same time, I called MARS only to get a recording. Grrrrrr. Fortunately I had a back door to MARS and called a friend. Because she was at work she didn’t have access to MARS’ computer database, and called another MARS volunteer to find the information. About 10 minutes later, the Mila’s pet parent call me.</p> <p>In less than an hour, the dog was reunited with Melissa, who was searching for her. Mila was guilty of bolting out the front door.</p> <p><strong>Now please check your dog’s collar</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Do you have a current tag with your dog’s name and your cell phone number?</li> <li>If your dog has a microchip, call the company and be sure your current information is recorded.</li> <li>If you received your dog from a rescue organization/shelter, be sure to change the information to your name and phone number.</li> </ul> <p>By doing these steps, if your dog is ever lost, hopefully it will be returned home quickly.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-is-your-dogs-microchip-information-current/">Lost Dog — Is Your Dog’s Microchip Information Current?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://animalbridges.com">Prescott, AZ Animal Communicator | Animal & People Bridges</a>.</p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'> <!-- YARPP List --> <h3>Related posts:</h3><ol> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-with-identification-tags-not-enough-information/" rel="bookmark" title="Lost Dog with ID Tags Not Enough Information">Lost Dog with ID Tags Not Enough Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/6-tips-to-bring-your-lost-dog-cat-home-faster/" rel="bookmark" title="6 Tips to Bring Your Lost Dog Cat Home Faster">6 Tips to Bring Your Lost Dog Cat Home Faster</a></li> <li><a href="https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-found-with-animal-communications-energy-medicine/" rel="bookmark" title="Lost Dog Found with Animal Communications & Energy Medicine">Lost Dog Found with Animal Communications & Energy Medicine</a></li> </ol> </div> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://animalbridges.com/lost-dog-is-your-dogs-microchip-information-current/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">310</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>