Source: USA Today
The closure of Save This Life, a national pet microchip registration company, has left many pet owners concerned about their ability to reunite with lost pets. The Texas-based company shut down without notice, leaving its website and customer service unresponsive. State records indicate its tax status as “Franchise Tax Involuntarily Ended.”
Microchips, which store a pet owner’s contact details, are crucial for reuniting lost animals with their families. While Save This Life is no longer operational, experts reassure pet owners that existing microchips can be registered with a different company. Organizations like the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) offer lookup tools to help identify alternative registries.
Veterinarians, shelters, and microchip companies are assisting affected owners with re-registration. Pet owners should ensure their microchip details are updated with an active database, especially after moving or adopting a previously chipped pet. Other microchip companies continue to provide secure registration options.