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Addressing the Lost Pet Dilemma By Donna Rieder Almost daily, I see photos of lost or found pets on Columbia Magazine, the Green River Animal Shelter Facebook page, or on social media in general. Most of the time, these animals look well-cared-for; they're obviously somebody's pet. Some even have collars, but no tags. And too often the post reads something like this; "If we can't find the owners, we'll adopt them out." As an animal owner, I can imagine all the emotions a person can feel when a pet is lost: grief, anxiety, fear, regret, even guilt ("I KNEW better than to leave that door open just to run out to the mailbox, this is all my fault."). Fortunately, there's a simple answer: have your pet microchipped. Since your pet can't talk, when they get lost, it's usually not a good outcome. Being separated from their familiar place and people is stressful and dangerous. If they're fearful of strangers, their ability to get reunited with their owners is even slimmer. You love your pets and are responsible enough to get them spayed or neutered, get their vaccines, and provide them with food, shelter and love. They become part of the family and losing one can be devastating. So why not spend that extra money and get them microchipped? Most Veterinarian's offer microchipping at a cost of around $45-$75 dollars, but they'll likely add an office visit fee as well. You can Google "Microchipping Events near me" and see a comprehensive list of clinics, shelters and animal organizations that offer microchipping for as low as $10. Peg Schaeffer at Sugarfoot Farm Rescue offers microchipping with registry through the AKC (American Kennel Club) for both cats and dogs, for a fee of $25. That's a small price to pay for peace of mind. Peg can be reached at 270-634-4675. I hope this letter encourages more people to get their pets microchipped, because you never know when disaster will strike, whether it's a door left open, a natural disaster (like a tornado), or even a pet that gets stolen. It's for that last reason that even my horses and goats are microchipped; collars can be taken off, ear tags can be cut off, and tattoos can be altered, but a microchip is there for life. I also encourage anyone who finds a lost pet to take it to the nearest veterinarian's office or animal shelter, and have it scanned for a chip. Lots of people DO microchip their pets, and it might be the difference between a happy ending or living with the wondering-what-happened-to-them for the rest of your life. This story was posted on 2026-05-14 16:17:59
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