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We have seen local news reports or read in national publications or seen on the internet, the overcrowding problem experienced by animal shelters in all parts of the country.  Much of the problem is attributed to the economic situation many citizens find themselves in and is not likely to change significantly before America gets back to work and our high unemployment numbers go down.

There is a percentage of these animals currently at shelters whose owners want them back and if the owner knew where they were would immediately rescue them.  Unfortunately they are simply caught up in a system that is overwhelmed by shear numbers, exhausted budgets, and overworked help.

One solution to uniting owner and pet is a greater use of the “microchip” (See our Newsletter article).  The microchip is a little larger than a grain of rice and contains the owners name and contact information.  The chip is inserted under your cats’ skin by your veterinarian and provides a means of locating you should your cat wind up at a shelter as most shelters today do scan for chips.

Want more assurance you will be reunited with your cat should the two of you become separated – talk to your vet about microchipping.