News Summary
Pet parents in Austin are in a panic as the microchip company Save This Life has unexpectedly closed, leaving many pets without active registrations. Owners are urged to verify their pet’s microchip status and seek alternative registration services. The AAHA has confirmed the disconnection of Save This Life’s data from their registry, emphasizing the necessity of keeping contact information current. BuddyID is offering temporary free registration for affected pets, but owners should act quickly to ensure their furry friends are protected.
Alert in Austin as Microchip Company Closes
Attention pet parents in Austin! A sudden shakeup in the pet microchip scene has everyone talking. The microchip company Save This Life, based right here in Texas, has unexpectedly shut its doors. Now, pet owners everywhere are being urged to double-check their furry friends’ microchip registrations – and you won’t want to wait on this!
What the Shutdown Means for Your Pet
To put it simply, if you had your pet microchipped with Save This Life, their registration is no longer active. This abrupt closure means that your precious pet’s unique microchip identifier is no longer linked to your contact information. So, if your pet were to get lost, there’s a chance that you wouldn’t get them back. Yikes!
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently announced that Save This Life’s data has been completely disconnected from their registry. This is where many microchip companies, including Save This Life, used to register their information. Now, pet owners are left in a lurch, with no idea why the company closed its doors or what to do next. Attempts to get in touch with Save This Life have proven to be futile, leaving many well-meaning pet owners in a panic.
Why Microchips Matter
Let’s take a moment to talk about why microchips are so important in the first place. These tiny devices are implanted under your pet’s skin and contain a unique identification number. When scanned, they can help reconnect lost pets with their loving owners. But here’s the catch: microchips only work if your contact details are up to date in the microchip database. That’s right – keeping your information current is crucial!
The AAHA is recommending that pet parents check in with their veterinarians to confirm if their pets’ microchips are registered with a reliable provider. Because, let’s be honest, our pets deserve to come home if they ever wander off!
What You Should Do Now
Even though the microchips themselves remain functional, it’s essential to get them re-registered with another company due to Save This Life’s closure. Luckily, there’s a bright spot! BuddyID, a company based in Louisiana, is offering free registration temporarily for anyone who needs to re-register their microchip from Save This Life. Hooray for that!
If BuddyID isn’t your speed, there are other suggested microchip registration services like HomeAgain, Pet Link, and FreePetChipRegistry.com. Make sure to do your research and find one that meets your needs.
Stay Informed—Check Your Pet’s Microchip
Want to see if your pet’s microchip is linked to Save This Life? The AAHA has made it easy with their Microchip Registry Lookup Tool. Most importantly, keep an eye out for microchip numbers starting with 900164 or 991, as these are associated with Save This Life.
Social media is buzzing with reminders from various animal shelters and veterinary clinics. They’re encouraging everyone to take action and verify their microchip status. This is no small matter, so don’t sit around waiting for things to sort themselves out!
Final Thoughts
In light of these developments, it’s more critical than ever for pet owners to ensure that their pets are microchipped and registered with active companies. It’s a simple step that can mean the world for you and your pet if they ever get lost.
While the closure of Save This Life is concerning, other organizations, like San Antonio Animal Care Services, confirm that their own microchipping efforts remain unaffected. Their records for microchipped animals remain secure, so there’s no need to worry there!
The clock is ticking, pet folks. Act swiftly to re-register your chips and keep your contact information updated. Your furry loved ones will thank you for it!
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Additional Resources
- NBC DFW
- Wikipedia: Microchip Implant (Animal)
- USA Today
- Google Search: Save This Life microchip company closure
- CBS News Pittsburgh
- Google Scholar: Pet Microchip Registration
- KSAT
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Pet Identification Microchip
- WRAL
- Google News: Pet Microchip Company Closure Save This Life
