Minnie and the Microchip

Susan and Minnie reunited

How did a cat from Boynton Beach end up hanging on a guardrail along I-95 in Lake Worth?

Susan Patrona's best guess is that Minnie sneaked into her husband's vehicle and went on a joyride, jumping out at some point.

However the six year old was not having any fun when she was spotted and picked up by a police officer.

Minnie has a microchip but it turns out the contact information was incorrect. Fortunately, we were able to connect with her family through other means and can report a happy reunion for all.

Still this is a great reminder of the importance of microchips and periodically making sure that their contact info is up to date. Remember, if you move, the information will not automatically update. If something was originally entered incorrectly, it will not be automatically fixed.

If you ever lose your pet, you want to have confidence that you've done everything possible to get your furry friend home ASAP.  Keep your animal's microchip number handy and make sure that the contact information is current.

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League knows that microchips provide an extra layer of protection. Our shelter offers both microchips and pet ID tags. Visible PetID tags are the best way to get your pet back if they are ever lost.

Microchipping is offered daily between the hours of 10AM and 5PM. No appointment necessary.

The cost to microchip your pet is $15.00. We offer HomeAgain Microchips which are registered with HomeAgain's Pet Recovery System.

Please call (561) 686-3663 or email us for more information. And please share this information with any dog or cat lovers you know.

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