Two Survivors Show Why You Should Get a Microchip for Your Cat

First posted Tuesday, August 25, 2009
From Steve Dale's Blog:

Tissue Required for this inspirational (cat) story

August 20th, 2009 by Steve Dale

"They have both survived - and thanks to a microchip, and a miracle, reunited."

Note: ""Pet Expert Steve Dale is the author of the twice weekly syndicated newspaper column “My Pet World” (Tribune Media Services). He’s also the host of nationally syndicated radio programs Steve Dale’s Pet World, The Pet Minute with Steve Dale; and Steve Dale’s Pet World on WLS Radio, Chicago. He’s also a contributing editor at USA Weekend. Touted as reaching more pet owners than any other pet journalists, as a pet expert and holding passionate views, Steve’s a frequent guest on local and national radio shows... Steve also helps communities to fight breed specific bans, and advises on animal assisted therapy... His dog and cat writing colleagues have awarded Steve many times for Best Newspaper Column, Best Newspaper Feature, Best Radio Broadcast and Best Website."

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Aksum Notes:
Steve Dale is also one of my heroes. He has spoken out on many important pet issues whether it was popular to do so or not. He has directly and indirectly contributed to pet welfare and research over many years. I am particularly impressed with and appreciate his efforts against mandatory spay/neuter (MSN) laws. This article is a moving true story about how a microchip helped to recover a beloved pet. Many low cost spay/neuter organizations also vaccinate, worm and microchip inexpensively. Some Petco and PetSmart stores also have inexpensive vaccinations and microchipping. So even if your cat is 100% indoors, go microchip your pet NOW!