Summary
An 11-year-old dog named Mamay was reunited with her family in Florida after being found as a stray and identified through her microchip. The use of microchips helps reunite lost pets with their owners, as demonstrated in this case and others mentioned.
Key Facts
- Mamay, a stray dog, was taken to the Humane Society of Broward County in Florida.
- Staff discovered Mamay had a microchip, which helped them find her owner.
- Her owner, Kathleen, was undergoing cancer treatment but was able to confirm Mamay's identity through a heart-shaped mark on her back.
- Microchips are small devices placed under a pet's skin that can help find lost pets.
- In the U.S., about 5–8 percent of stray animals in shelters have microchips.
- Microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners than non-microchipped dogs.
- The Humane Society of Broward County offers microchipping for a fee without needing an appointment.
- Other stories of pets being reunited with their owners thanks to microchips were mentioned, including a dog in Missouri and a cat in the U.K.
