New York Pet Owners Beware: Microchip Crisis Alert

As the owner of three dogs who are all microchipped, this struck worry into my heart when I learned about it, and I wanted to make sure you were also aware.

It has come to light that a Texas-based microchip company called Save This Life went under and didn't tell anyone, leaving pet owners in a concerning situation.

Upon further investigation, it has been revealed that the chips from this company have to be re-registered through another company for them to work again.

Microchips at Risk

The closure of Save This Life has raised alarms because pet owners are learning that their pet's microchips are not linked to anything when scanned. This means that in case your pet goes missing, there would be no way for anyone to contact you through the microchip.

Database Implications

Pets registered through Save This Life are no longer in the central database maintained by the American Animal Hospital Association, which is definitely a complicated situation.

Next Steps

The good news is that your pet's microchip is most likely fine, and the issue can be resolved by re-registering it through another company. Several companies offer this service for free, while some charge around $20.

If you're not sure if your pet was registered through Save This Life, you should check with your vet, who may have your pet's chip number on file and can assist with re-registering.

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You can also verify the status of your pet’s microchip by checking the chip number at AAHA.org. If your pet's microchip number starts with 991 or 900164, you need to take action right away!