Nobody plans on their pet going missing, but it happens. While these incidents cannot be predicted, you can increase the likelihood of a safe return by simply checking that chip! August 15th is Check the Chip Day: a day when pet parents are reminded to update the contact information on their petâs microchip.  Why should you take a minute to check your petâs chip? Because microchips are only effective if whoever finds your pet can contact you. Check out these facts: 1. One of three pets will become lost or stolen. 2. Every two seconds a pet becomes lost in the United States. 3. Each year over 100 million pets become separated from their families. 4. Only 2% of lost cats and 22% of dogs that enter shelters are returned to their families. 5. Out-of-date owner information is the most common reason microchipped pets arenât returned home. Why Was Check the Chip Day Founded? It may surprise you that only 58% of pet owners register their petsâ microchips with up-to-date contact information. Because of the importance of microchips, the American Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association teamed up to help encourage pet parents to make […]