Sebastian the Cat, Missing 4 Years, Returned Thanks to Microchip
Sebastian the cat is back home with his owner, thanks to an implanted microchip. Earlier this week in Racine, Wisconsin, an animal control worker picked up the big black cat after he was reported as a stray. A subsequent scan revealed a microchip which told officers that the cat’s name was Sebastian and provided the contact information for his owner in Lake Geneva.
Countryside rescue coordinator Maggie Senzig says the owner was incredulous when she was informed that her cat had been found. Sebastian had gone missing when he was 7-months old. His happy owner picked him up Wednesday afternoon at the shelter.
Senzig emphasizes that micro chips are inexpensive and can be invaluable in helping reuniting lost pets and their owners.
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I have one of these as does my unfortunate housemate, Orfiend. The parents don’t know it but I arranged to have Orfiend’s encrypted…Return to AbuDabi.
Bosco doesn’t have a chip as of yet. The next time he visits the vet, I think I may have one implanted for safety reasons. I’d hate to ever loose my big boy, even though he’s strictly an indoor cat. Your pal, Bosco.
We all have chips – and some of us have Avid, some of us have Home Again. They are now FINALLY making all the chip readers scan for both.
When ships first came out they scanned on different frequencies – and that made them get missed by many shelters.
It’s furry cool how many creatures are now going HOME!
Taz – send Orfiend to us any day. He and Lakoda can make Mom insane together. She’ll trade you for Max.
We’re all micro chipped and reading this story confirms how invaluable they are for pets and their owners! Happy to read about a Happy Ending!!
Hey Morgan, good to know they’re making the chip readers read both!