The United States must require that all domestic animals are microchipped to decrease the number of lost animals being euthanized for population control in animal shelters.
At the end of 2016 it is estimated that there are approximately 13,600 animal shelters nationwide according to the National ASPCA and annually around 7.6 million animals enter these shelters.5 Animals enter shelters for many reasons but the most common is for being brought in when found wandering aimlessly without an owner. Of the estimated 7.6 million animals that enter shelters nationwide, only around 649,000 of them are returned to their owners while the remaining are adopted by new families, sent to rescues, or euthanized for population control.
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The problem with relying solely on collars with tags is that tags become worn, and collars can fall off or be taken off, leaving animals without any form of identification. Another common argument against microchipping from pet owners is that their pet has “never runaway or gotten lost before”. Although we as pet owners like to believe our animals are perfect angels and will never come up missing, life becomes busy, leading to partially latched doors and gates, and holidays lead to inevitable gunshots, fireworks, and the occasional party - any of which may cause an animal to run in fear or out of anxiety. In other cases, animals can be released or stolen from their rightful yard or home by intruders or thieves. Animals may also find a way to escape if they feel abandoned or bored in order to find new friends or mates in some situations. Overall, there really isn't a good reason to not microchip your pet, especially since you can have them microchipped within minutes at almost any pet clinic, hospital, or shelter for usually $10-20 and the microchip is good for up to 25 years.4 If you love your pet as if it is a member of your family, why not take every precaution to protect them as you would with any human …show more content…
It is estimated that the ratio of homeless animals to homeless people is 5:1. Many of these animals were once in a loving home but somehow became lost or were abandoned and never made it back home because they didn’t have a microchip; meaning they continue to roam the streets or sit in shelters waiting for someone to adopt or reclaim them. Before animals can be marked as “Available for Adoption” they must be carefully checked to ensure they do not meet the euthanasia criteria that is outlined in rubrics at individual shelters. The criteria are outlined as so; adoption potential, behavioral issues, breed, court order, kennel or cage presentation, medical condition, physical condition, space in facility, species, temperament, too young or old, or un-socialized. 1 Every day, around 7,397 animals are euthanized for meeting one or more of the criteria above. One of these animals may belong to someone you know and unfortunately, they may be euthanized due to an owner that chooses not to microchip or register their
At the end of 2016 it is estimated that there are approximately 13,600 animal shelters nationwide according to the National ASPCA and annually around 7.6 million animals enter these shelters.5 Animals enter shelters for many reasons but the most common is for being brought in when found wandering aimlessly without an owner. Of the estimated 7.6 million animals that enter shelters nationwide, only around 649,000 of them are returned to their owners while the remaining are adopted by new families, sent to rescues, or euthanized for population control.
There are many ways …show more content…
The problem with relying solely on collars with tags is that tags become worn, and collars can fall off or be taken off, leaving animals without any form of identification. Another common argument against microchipping from pet owners is that their pet has “never runaway or gotten lost before”. Although we as pet owners like to believe our animals are perfect angels and will never come up missing, life becomes busy, leading to partially latched doors and gates, and holidays lead to inevitable gunshots, fireworks, and the occasional party - any of which may cause an animal to run in fear or out of anxiety. In other cases, animals can be released or stolen from their rightful yard or home by intruders or thieves. Animals may also find a way to escape if they feel abandoned or bored in order to find new friends or mates in some situations. Overall, there really isn't a good reason to not microchip your pet, especially since you can have them microchipped within minutes at almost any pet clinic, hospital, or shelter for usually $10-20 and the microchip is good for up to 25 years.4 If you love your pet as if it is a member of your family, why not take every precaution to protect them as you would with any human …show more content…
It is estimated that the ratio of homeless animals to homeless people is 5:1. Many of these animals were once in a loving home but somehow became lost or were abandoned and never made it back home because they didn’t have a microchip; meaning they continue to roam the streets or sit in shelters waiting for someone to adopt or reclaim them. Before animals can be marked as “Available for Adoption” they must be carefully checked to ensure they do not meet the euthanasia criteria that is outlined in rubrics at individual shelters. The criteria are outlined as so; adoption potential, behavioral issues, breed, court order, kennel or cage presentation, medical condition, physical condition, space in facility, species, temperament, too young or old, or un-socialized. 1 Every day, around 7,397 animals are euthanized for meeting one or more of the criteria above. One of these animals may belong to someone you know and unfortunately, they may be euthanized due to an owner that chooses not to microchip or register their