It's true that microchips only work if the people who find the dog are honest but there are still a lot of honest people out there, thankfully. Chipping is just another tool for pet owners who know that the unexpected can happen at any time.
My girl was an escape artiest when she was a puppy, a fast one at that. She is chipped and also wears a cat collar with an ID tag on it at all times. I realized one of the times she got out the door that if someone found her and wanted to return her they would have to go to the shelter in order to have her scanned for a chip. Many lost dogs do end up at the shelter but if they have a tag on they can get home much faster. Using every method possible to help your dog get home safely will give you some peace of mind.
Gracie is now trained to sit back away from the door when it is opened but we always make sure we stand in a way that blocks her from trying to sneak out if she were to see something to chase and decide to go for it. |