These stories, and many like them, are told regularly by sad-eyed owners when they visit shelters searching desperately for their lost pets. We did but the tag was lost. We were meaning to replace it, we just never got around to it. Every pet owner has experienced a moment when his or her beloved pet was lost, if only for a moment. These moments can be heart wrenching.
Every pet has the potential to roam or run away, especially when disaster strikes.
Some pet owners intentionally forego identification, thinking the pet is secure in a house or yard. When pets are exposed to fireworks or other frightening stimuli in which they are not accustomed, or when they are simply bored, they will flee. If your pet becomes lost or stolen and you took precautionary steps, you can rest assured knowing your pet will have an excellent chance of returning home, safely. A simple chip the size of a grain of rice could save your pet's life and save you a lot of heartache. That means that close to three out of four animals that enter those shelters has no identification.