Lubbock Pets In Peril: ‘Save This Life’ Closure Leaves Microchips Useless

Attention, Lubbock pet owners! If your furry friend is microchipped, it's time for an important check-up. The Texas-based microchip company, Save This Life, has unexpectedly ceased operations, leaving many pets' microchips unregistered and untraceable.

What Happened?

Save This Life provided microchips and maintained a registry to help reunite lost pets with their owners. However, the company has recently shut down without prior notice. As a result, their database is no longer accessible, meaning that if your pet's microchip was registered with them, scanning the chip won't provide your contact information.

How to Check Your Pet's Microchip

1. Locate the Microchip Number: If you have your pet's microchip documentation, the number should be listed there. If not, visit your veterinarian or local animal shelter; they can scan your pet to retrieve the microchip number.
2. Verify Registration: Use the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool to see if your pet's microchip is registered and with which company.

Re-Registering Your Pet's Microchip

If your pet's microchip was registered with Save This Life, you'll need to register it with a new service. Here are some reputable options:

• FreePetChipRegistry: A free service that allows you to register any brand of microchip.
• PetLink: Offers registration services for a nominal fee.
• HomeAgain: Provides comprehensive pet recovery services with registration.

Re-registering ensures that if your pet gets lost, shelters and veterinarians can access your contact information by scanning the microchip.

Stay Proactive

Regularly updating your contact information associated with your pet's microchip is crucial. If you've moved or changed phone numbers, make sure to update this information with your chosen microchip registry. (You should do that for ANY microchip, not just the chips from Save This Life!)

For more detailed guidance, check out this informative video:

By taking these steps, you can ensure that your beloved pet remains protected and can be swiftly reunited with you if they ever get lost. Now, give that fur baby a few scritches from me!🐶😺