You’ve probably got a to-do list a mile long this summer—but here’s one quick task that could save your pet’s life: Check their ID.

Every year, ID Your Pet Day on July 1st reminds pet parents everywhere just how critical it is to ensure their pets can be identified and returned if they ever go missing.

Because here’s the thing: Collars break. Tags fall off. Doors swing open. Fireworks spook. Life happens. But when your pet is microchipped and registered, they have a voice even when they can’t bark or meow.

Why Is ID So Important?

Each year, millions of pets go missing in the U.S.—but only a fraction make it back home. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA):

🐶 Only 22% of dogs without microchips are returned to their owners
🐱 Less than 2% of cats without microchips are reunited
💡 But return rates for microchipped pets jump dramatically—up to 52% for dogs and 38% for cats

That tiny microchip could be the only way your pet finds their way home.

A Quick Checklist for ID Your Pet Day:

✅ Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with a legible, up-to-date tag
✅ If they’re microchipped, confirm the chip number is registered and info is current
✅ If they’re not chipped… consider getting it done today—it only takes a few minutes!
✅ Take a clear, updated photo of your pet for emergency purposes
✅ Share this day with your fellow pet parents—help them do the same!

Let Us Make It Easy for You

Most pet owners don’t realize: your vet or shelter does NOT register the microchip for you. That part’s on you—and if it’s not done properly, the chip is just a useless number.

That’s where we come in.

🦴 At iRegisterPets.com, we make pet microchip registration easy, affordable, and done right the first time. Whether you’re registering a new chip or updating your info on an existing one, we’ve got your back (and your pet’s tail).

Because Every Pet Deserves a Ticket Home

You don’t have to wait until your pet is missing to think about ID. Take action now—on ID Your Pet Day—and give yourself the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’ve done everything you can to bring them home.

💬 Tag ‘em. Chip ‘em. Register ‘em. Love ‘em.
And if you need help? You know where to find us: iRegisterPets.com 🐾