Hoof and Paw Veterinary Clinic Microchip Form
1 in 3 pets will go missing during their lifetime
There’s no way to predict whether your pet will get lost. The local humane society is full of pets just like yours who’s owners were not found. Each year 8 to 10 million pets stray away from their homes - it is not just something that happens to certain types of pets or less attentive owners.
Losing a pet may be easier than you realize:
- Thunderstorms or fireworks can cause your pet to panic and flee
- Your pet could dig under a fence or bolt through an invisible fence and escape
- A child or handyman could accidentally let your pet out
- While traveling, your pet could wander into unfamiliar territory
- During an emergency your pet could get lost in the turmoil
Microchipping can help your pet find their way home if they become lost.
In the US, 90% of lost pets won’t return home without effective identification. Don’t let this happen to your pet - with microchips an animal shelter is 7 times more likely to find the owners of stray pets. A microchip is permanent identification, and unlike a collar cannot fall off or be removed. Microchipping is quick and can be done at any time.
Enrolling in the HomeAgain microchip registry is the best chance of a happy homecoming.
With HomeAgain, more than 850,000 lost pets have found their way home. Membership also includes additional benefits, such as:
- National lost pet recovery network
- 24/7 lost pet specialists
- Rapid lost pet alerts
- Personalized lost pet posters
- 24/7 emergency medical hotline
- Travel assistance for found pets