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The Reason Bear Got Microchipped

One night I was walking Bear, like we always do, and a big pit bull came out of no where and attacked my baby Bear. He might be a Bernese Mountain Dog but he is only 4 months old so he isn’t that big yet. Bear fought his way out of his collar and ran…

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January 1, 1970
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Reba Parrish

A LONG 9 Months And 12 Days

Windy ran out of the house on December 18, 2010. We searched for her for hours, days, months, but were unable to locate her. On September 30, 2011, I received a call from PetLink indicating our Furbaby had been scanned in at the Garland Animal Services, and I ran out of my office and hit…

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James & Sarah Carroll

Kitty Loved By All, Fed By Many

We believe our cat BJ is the son of a very beloved stray cat we took in about twelve years ago who stayed with us for a few years. We had befriended him, but could never quite get him to go to the vet with us. Go figure. This cat we named Biggie came to…

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Stephanie Ponczkowski
Together Again: Jojo’s Back – We’re Ecstatic

Jojo’s Back – We’re Ecstatic

I know moving house can be challenging to cats. We sold our former home and moved two miles away in September 2010, so I took my cats, Jojo and brother George, to the vet and I got them chipped and registered with PetLink, as a precaution in case one of them became disoriented with their…

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Jeff Ratcliff
Together Again: Little Legs Can Go Far

Little Legs Can Go Far

We live in Georgia, so to stay safe and shaded outside, my Dachshund Buddy is sometimes tied to a dog run cable. A few months ago, I was doing some yard work and I didn’t put his leash on him. It was the second time he’d gotten away in two weeks. I turned around to…

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Betty Shumate

Digger Dog

Franklyn dug his way out of my yard. He’s a good digger and he’s a runner. Usually, he goes to the creek behind my neighbor’s house and then he comes back, but he was gone for three days. Animal control picked Franklyn up, read his PetLink chip and my children went to get him. I’m…

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Margie Brown

Out The Door

Me and my family were getting ready to go somewhere. My beagle Jenny is allowed to run around the house cause she’s a good dog – no messes. We were all going out through different doors, the side door and the front door. One of them can’t have closed properly. We left to go swimming…

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Audrey Wilson

Every Which Way To Get Loose

Fernanda ran away at my mother’s house – chewing through a screen window. She ran into the busy streets of Gilbert/Mesa, Arizona. She was found in Phoenix, Arizona about 40 miles away at a shelter and was held aside for her owner to be contacted, due to her tags and microchip . While she was…

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Jillian Kostora da Silva
Together Again: Almost An Entire Month!

Almost An Entire Month!

Mollie jumped over our 6 ft. back fence. She tends to be a runner and explorer which was why we got her microchipped in the first place. After almost a full month (2 days shy) of posting on CraigsList daily, frantically checking found dog listings, walking through the neighborhood yelling her name then listening for…

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John Shearer

Share Your Reunification Story Today! 

PetLink is happy to share reunification stories from members who have used our services to be reunited with their pets.  Visit PetLink’s “Together Again!” page to read heartwarming success stories that members have shared, or create a post to share your own story! You must be a registered member to post a reunification story on PetLink.  

Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet 

Microchipping your pet has several benefits. Microchips are permanent – after they are implanted, your dog or cat will never need to have it removed or replaced. Microchips do not use any power source or connectivity, so they will always be able to be scanned under any conditions. Microchips are inexpensive and easy to implant into your pet by a veterinarian. The procedure is also swift and generally painless. 

Unfortunately, it is very common for a lost pet to be found without a name tag on their collar. This often leads to pets being placed in shelters, hoping their owner will find them. Unlike tags and collars, microchips cannot fall out, break, get lost, etc. No matter what your pet does or where it goes, the microchip will stay safely implanted under its skin. When a pet has a microchip, it can be scanned by a veterinarian or animal shelter, regardless of the condition the pet is in. Microchips are the quickest and easiest way to identify lost animals and return them to their owners.

What Happens When Your Pet Has Been Found & Reported 

When a PetLink chip is scanned in a found pet, the owner gets notified immediately. To get in touch as quickly as possible, the registered owner will receive, texts, phone calls, and emails from PetLink right away. Once PetLink gets connected with the pet owner, arrangements can be made to return the pet safely back to its family.

Giving You Peace of Mind

We understand how important pets are to their owners– many consider their animals as members of their family. Naturally, pet owners worry about their pet’s safety and well-being. Microchipping your pet is one of the easiest and most essential steps you can take to keep your animal safe. 

PetLink significantly reduces the risk of permanently losing a pet, providing our members with peace of mind knowing we will assist in bringing their lost pets home. We encourage you to read our microchip success stories, which highlight how microchipping not only alleviates owners’ worries but also provides comfort to pets. A microchip registered at PetLink ensures lost pets are quickly reunited with their families, avoiding prolonged stress in shelters and offering great relief for both pets and their owners.