It seems like every day on social media, there are countless posts about pets that have gotten lost. You might not think your pet will wander off until they do, and the big question is, does your pet have a chip?
Getting Your Pet Microchipped is Easy
The microchip technology that allows a lost pet to be reunited with their family because a small piece of plastic and other components can tell someone something your pet can't is priceless. June is National Microchip Month, so if your pets are not chipped, this is the time to be thinking about it. Many area veterinarians and shelters are promoting getting pets chipped.
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Ulster County SPCA
Chances are, if you adopted a pet from a shelter, it may already have a chip. It is common for rescues to chip their animals so that if anything happens, the authorities can at least reach out to the rescue for more information.
Where Can You Get Your Pet Chipped in the Hudson Valley
As a matter of fact, there was a story a few years back about a dog that had been adopted from Pet Alive in Middletown being found because of the chip. It turns out the dog had been on the loose for a while, and no one knows what happened to the owner. The dog ended up in good care back at Pets Alive because of the chip. Otherwise, the dog would have gone to the nearest shelter, possibly to never be found.
So, as the Ulster County SPCA says, why take the chance? Get your pet chipped so that if the day comes that they wander off, it will be easy for someone to contact you when they are found. It is time to get a chip, and yes, if you have a chip, get it checked.
Five Exotic Pets That You Can Own in New York
If the thought of owning a dog or a cat or a parakeet sounds nice and all but you’re looking for an animal that’s a little more exotic, five super cute exotic animals appear to be completely legal to own in New York, although you might want to check your local ordinance laws to be sure.
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Hudson Valley Pets
Pets can be product spokesanimals in this age of social media. Nationally they earn hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we asked Hudson Valley pet parents what their fur baby could endorse. Here are just a few of the many who responded. Good luck to those who want to be an InFURencer
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