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Associated Press
08-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
AKC REUNITE ENCOURAGES OWNERS TO HAVE A PLAN ON NATIONAL ANIMAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DAY
RALEIGH, N.C., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, recognizes today, May 8th as National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day and we encourage all dog owners to make sure they are ready for the unexpected when it comes to their pets. As natural disasters increase in frequency and intensity, it's more important than ever to have a disaster preparedness plan in place—for every member of your family, including your pets. Emergencies can happen without warning, and having a clear, pet-inclusive plan ensures your animals stay safe whether you need to evacuate or shelter-in-place. 'When disaster strikes, chaos follows—and in those critical moments, having a plan can be the difference between safety and heartbreak,' said Tom Sharp, CEO of AKC Reunite. 'National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day is a powerful reminder that our pets rely on us to be ready. At AKC Reunite, we urge every pet owner to build a plan, because in times of crisis, preparation isn't just peace of mind—it's protection.' AKC Reunite encourages all pet owners to review their emergency kits, keep up-to-date ID and microchip information on hand, and work with local emergency management officials to stay informed and ready. We encourage you to use this day to: Key tips from AKC Reunite for you and your pets: Find additional resources and a downloadable Pet Emergency Guide at Learn more about pet disaster preparedness at AKC Reunite The way home for lost pets. AKC Reunite, an affiliate of the American Kennel Club®, is the largest non-profit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider in the United States. Since 1995 AKC Reunite has helped pet owners reunite with their lost animals via identification and 24/7 pet recovery specialists, enrolling over 10 million companion animals and recovering more than 650,000 lost pets. AKC Reunite microchips are a popular choice of pet professionals throughout the country for permanent pet identification. AKC Reunite has donated more than $10 million since 2002 for pet-related causes including disaster preparedness and relief like the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer donation program. AKC Reunite also has the Adopt a K-9 Cop matching grant program to help police departments acquire new K-9 officers. For more information visit or follow us on Facebook ( ). View original content: SOURCE AKC Reunite
Associated Press
24-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
AKC REUNITE CELEBRATES THIRTY YEARS AS THE WAY HOME FOR LOST PETS
NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is thrilled to celebrate thirty years as the gold standard in the industry, protecting millions of pets including dogs, cats, ferrets, horses, and birds. AKC Reunite was founded in 1995 as an affiliate of The American Kennel Club, Inc. with a simple mission – to encourage the microchipping of pets and help lost pets get back home. 'We at AKC Reunite are committed to being the way home for lost pets. In addition to our around-the-clock in-house call center where you can always speak to an AKC Reunite team member, we also have an operating reserve to ensure the pets enrolled with us are protected for years to come,' said Tom Sharp, President and CEO of AKC Reunite. 'Pets enrolled with AKC Reunite are protected for life!' At the time of this momentous milestone, AKC Reunite encourages all pet owners to take action and do a quick pet microchip safety check. This can be done by looking up a pet's microchip ID number with the American Animal Hospital Association. If the microchip is not linked to a lost pet recovery service, the pet is not traceable back to their owner. Action should be taken immediately to enroll the pet's microchip with a reputable recovery service, like AKC Reunite. Proceeds go toward their 501c3 not-for-profit mission supporting the animals that enrich our lives through Scanner Donations to animal shelters, Pet Disaster Relief and Preparedness, which helps local emergency management teams provide emergency pet sheltering in preparation for or in response to a disaster and our K9 Cop Matching Grant Program, which awards grants to police departments nationally to help purchase K9 police dogs. AKC Reunite The way home for lost pets. AKC Reunite, an affiliate of the American Kennel Club®, is the largest non-profit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider in the United States. Since 1995 AKC Reunite has helped pet owners reunite with their lost animals via identification and 24/7 pet recovery specialists, enrolling over 10 million companion animals and recovering more than 650,000 lost pets. AKC Reunite microchips are a popular choice of pet professionals throughout the country for permanent pet identification. AKC Reunite has donated more than $10 million since 2002 for pet-related causes including disaster preparedness and relief like the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer donation program. AKC Reunite also has the Adopt a K-9 Cop matching grant program to help police departments acquire new K-9 officers. For more information visit or follow us on Facebook (
CBS News
08-02-2025
- General
- CBS News
Microchip company ceases operations, pet owners urged to re-register
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Animal shelters, rescues, and veterinarian clinics around the U.S. are posting on social media telling pet owners to check their four-legged friends' microchips after learning a major microchip company is no longer providing services. Pet microchips are tiny but they can save lives. "Microchipping is an absolutely crucial tool for reuniting pets with their families when they get lost," said Dan Cody, Executive Director of Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh. But what if your pet has a chip that doesn't work properly? That's what many animal organizations nationwide fear for pets with microchips registered with a company called Save This Life. Official documents from the state of Texas show the company ceased operations. When we called the company, their phones were down. "The closure of this company is really concerning for us and you know we want to make sure that everybody has a microchip in their pet and that it's actively registered with the database," Cody said. Cody said they've had a few animals come in the last six months that had Save This Life microchips. "And we had a hard time reaching out to the company as well. So, it did become concerning to us. They were unresponsive or did not respond very well," he said. If you're unsure which company your cats or dogs' chips are registered with, check them. "You can go to your local veterinarian office, a local police station, or even a local animal shelter like HARP, and we can help check that for you and scan your animal. And then you take that number that's on there and there's a tool online where you can go look it up," Cody said. He said you check the number by using the AAHA Universal Microchip Lookup Tool at this link. If you discover your pet's microchip was registered to the company that's ceased operations, you'll need to register with a different company. "So, if you find that you are affected by this, you're going to want to go to one of these other websites that do the registrations. So, things like AKC Reunite, and PetLink. 24PetWatch these are all large companies who've been around for a long time and have good reputations," said Cody. The American Kennel Club shared a post from its AKC Reunite Facebook page, encouraging people to enroll in microchips with AKC Reunite. The post said in part, "If your dog or cat has a microchip number that starts with 991 or 900164 then it could be a Save This Life microchip. Save This Life suddenly closed, and your pet may not be protected." Cody said if your furry best friend isn't microchipped, take them to a vet or shelter like HARP to get one implanted under their skin so they have a permanent ID. Microchipping can be done at HARP's East Side and North Side Veterinary Medical Center by appointment. "We get pets brought in all the time from animal care and control. Those really are just pets that are lost. And the first thing that we do when they come in is scan them for that microchip and that allows us to immediately give you a phone call It keeps the worry away and allows you to get your pet back in the home where it's loved," Cody said. Cody also added regardless of what company you use, this is a good reminder to just check your pets' microchip to make sure your contact information is up to date as well.
