National Pets Reunited Day – Why Microchipping Matters

National Pets Reunited Day (4th February) celebrates the relief and joy when lost pets are reunited with their owners. It’s also a timely reminder of how important microchipping is for helping owners reconnect with their pets.

Pets can go missing for many reasons - loud noises, open gates, broken fences, or getting startled during a walk. Microchips provide a lifelong way to link a pet to their owner’s contact details and can be scanned by vets, local authorities, and animal welfare organisations across the UK.

A microchip only works if the details are accurate and up to date. If your phone number or address has changed, the microchip may not help even if your pet is found.

National Pets Reunited Day is a great opportunity to:

• Check your pet is microchipped

• Confirm which database they’re registered with

• Update your contact details if needed

These quick checks take just a few minutes but can make all the difference in being contacted if your pet is found.

Inspired by an Identibase blog post on National Pets Reunited Day, highlighting the vital role of microchipping in reuniting pets with their families.