Microchipped pets have significantly higher success rates of being reunited with their owners compared to non-microchipped pets. Studies show that microchipped dogs are returned to their owners 52.2% of the time, while non-microchipped dogs are reunited only 21.9% of the time. For cats, the difference is even more striking, with 38.5% of microchipped cats being returned, compared to just 1.8% of non-microchipped ones. Microchips provide a permanent, reliable form of identification, helping lost pets return home even when traditional collars or tags are missing or removed.