Tennessee Pet Owners Urged to Check Their Pets’ Microchips After Major Company Shuts Down

Tennessee pet owners are being advised to check their pets’ microchip registrations after a major pet microchip company, Save This Life,  went out of business. This sudden closure has left many microchipped pets at risk, as their registration information may no longer be accessible in lost pet databases.

Why Microchipping Matters for Tennessee Pets

Microchips are a vital tool in reuniting lost pets with their families, but with Save This Life ceasing operations, pets registered with the company may no longer be properly identified if they go missing.

“We’ve already seen pets coming in with Save This Life microchips, and reaching the company for owner information has been impossible,” said a spokesperson for the Nashville Humane Association. “If your pet’s microchip was registered with them, you need to update it immediately.”

Pet owners who are unsure which company their pet’s microchip is registered with can visit a local veterinarian, animal shelter, or pet rescue organization to have the chip scanned. The microchip number can then be checked using the AAHA Universal Microchip Lookup Tool online.

How to Re-Register Your Pet’s Microchip

If your pet’s microchip was registered with Save This Life, experts recommend re-registering with a reputable company to ensure your pet’s identification remains active. Trusted microchip registries include:

• AKC Reunite
• PetLink
• 24PetWatch

The American Kennel Club (AKC)  has advised pet owners to look for microchip numbers starting with 991 or 900164, as these may be Save This Life chips that need to be re-registered.

Take Action Now to Protect Your Pet

For Tennessee pet owners whose pets are not yet microchipped, now is the time to get one implanted. Many animal shelters, rescues, and veterinary clinics across the state offer affordable microchipping services, providing a permanent form of identification that greatly increases the chances of lost pets making it back home.

Tennessee pet owners are urged to act quickly to ensure their pets remain protected and easily identifiable in case they ever go missing.

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