Last month, Patches the cat was brought to the Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) in Santa Barbara County, California. She was scanned for a microchip implant and was discovered to be owned by Josie Gower – one of the victims of the Santa Barbara mudslide that claimed the lives of 23 people back in January 2018.

Because of the microchip implant, ASAP was able to trace Patches’ family and got her reunited with Josie’s partner, Norm. While it’s good to put a collar on your pet to signify that it’s not a stray, collars can be lost. Talk to your veterinarian about availing of a microchip implant for your pet. It’s one way to help shelters contact you in case your furry family member gets lost.

Source: Alabama Public Radio

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