Urgent: Idaho Pet Owners Need To Read This

If You Have A Pet, You Must Read!

I don't want you to panic, but you should see your vet as soon as possible. The pet world is navigating an unexpected twist as the company Save This Life has closed its doors. Save This Life is a major pet microchip company.

Why Save This Life Closed

Save This Life’s shutdown sent ripples through animal shelters, rescues, and veterinary clinics nationwide. Many pets with their microchips are now in a stressful position as accessing the company's services is impossible. Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) and others are urging pet owners to take proactive steps to protect their pets.

What Should Pet Owners Do Now?

Suddenly finding out your pet’s microchip isn’t registered anymore can be stressful, but there are solutions! Here’s what to do if your pet has a Save This Life microchip:

1. Scan Your Pet’s Microchip – Visit your vet, local animal shelter, or even the police to have your pet scanned.
2. Check the Registration Status – Use the AAHA Universal Microchip Lookup Tool to identify the chip's linked company.
3. Re-register with a Trusted Company – If the chip belongs to Save This Life, you must register it with a new company like AKC Reunite, PetLink, or 24PetWatch. These trusted providers offer reliable services to keep your pet’s information up to date.

The Importance of Microchipping

I understand that microchips are lifelines for lost pets, providing a permanent ID to quickly connect them with their owners. But, if you were to tell me a company that makes microchips for pets would stay in business for 20 years, I would have thought you were crazy. I think it's a great idea, but not every pet is microchipped. I'm sure you know of a few lazy pet owners who don't care enough to get them microchipped.

(source: CBS News)