Almost all indoor cats manage to slip outside at least once in their lives and a few committed escape artists have been known to get out more often than that! A cat that is not chipped or has an unregistered chip only has a 2% chance of being reunited with its family. In contrast, this percentage jumps to 40% for a cat with a registered chip that has up-to-date owner contact information. Small wonder that all cats adopted from PFC, and from many other shelters, are microchipped prior to adoption.

No one wants to think about their unclaimed, beloved pet sitting in a cage at a vet’s office or shelter. A simple precaution—microchipping—can ensure they will be returned home almost immediately after being found. If your cat isn’t microchipped, take her to your vet and get it done; it’s a simpl

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