Entries by date 'October 2009'
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Micro-chipping does not guarantee that your pet will not run away, or even that he/she will be returned if that does happen. It means that there is a sliver of hope that if your pet runs away, they may return, perhaps even ten years later.
Fredericksburg resident Gary Rowley found himself in this situation a few weeks ago after receiving a Facebook message from a mom in Oklahoma, whose children found his dog, Brindle in a bush by their home. After taking him to the vet, they discovered he was had a microchip ID, directing them toward Virginia where his owner still lives.
There is some debate over the safety of micro chipping because of a series of veterinary and toxicology studies, dating to the mid-1990s, which stated that chip implants had "induced" malignant tumors in some lab mice and rats. However, the American Veterinary Medical Association said in a 2007 statement:
“Considering how a large number of pets have been implanted with microchips with a relatively small number of confirmed cases of tumors associated with microchips, the AVMA advises against a rush to judgment on the technology.”
The Washington Humane Society suggests micro-chipping pets because of the increased rate of pet-owner reunions and a decrease in euthanasia because of reunification.
According to a recent study in the Journal of American Veterinary Medicine, shelter officials were able to find the owners of lost micro-chipped pets in nearly three out of four cases.
We figure that the benefits out way the potential risks of micro-chipping. Let us know what you think!
To read the story about Gary Rowley:
http://www.kswo.com/Global/story.asp?S=11283385
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With National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week at hand, Pet People is joining forces with the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) for the “Presents 4 Pets” campaign, a collection drive to benefit pets in shelters and provide items desperately needed to help keep shelters operational, and animals comfortable and safe. Pet People will be collecting donations for the Washington Humane Society.
This national program, already underway, will run until the first week of November, coinciding with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week observed November 1-7. As part of this annual program, Pet People and other NAPPS members across the country are reaching out to their clients and encouraging them to collect and donate products for this worthy cause. Items such as toys, treats, blankets, towels, rugs, beds, bleach, leashes, collars, coupons, and newspapers are all being solicited.
Donation Sites Include:
The Big Bad Woof at 117 Carroll Street, NW - WDC
Greenpets at 1722 14th Street, NW - #1 - WDC
Logan Hardware at 1416 P Street NW - WDC
5th Street ACE Hardware at 1055 5th Street NW -WDC
Macarthur Animal Hospital at 4832 MaAarthur Blvd NW -WDC
City Paws at 1823 14th Street NW - WDC
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