SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Rocco and his brother Pepper, two dogs from Catalina, escaped and ended up loose in SaddleBrooke. A resident managed to safely secure Rocco, while Pepper ran off. Because Rocco had a microchip, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network expected to reunite him with his family quickly – but there was a problem.
Although Rocco had been microchipped at Pima Animal Care Center, his adopters never updated the registration with their own contact information. Without current details in the database, the rescue team had to do extra detective work, and Rocco spent the night with SBPRN fosters Barry and Cathy Meade.
By the next day, Rocco was finally returned home, and Pepper had also made his way back.
The story highlights a simple but crucial reminder: microchips only work if the contact information is kept up to date. Any time you move, change your phone number, update your email, or adopt a pet with an existing chip, it’s essential to update the registration so your pet can be returned to you quickly and safely.
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