The owner must have some type of microchip in the pet so that it is not the 2% or 15% that finds your pet. The benefit of having a chip in your pet is that it works 24/7 and is a lifelong product. Implanting your cat or dog with a microchip gives your pet the best chance of returning home to you if lost. However, a microchip must be registered along with your current contact information to identify you as your pet's parent and contact you. Remember that as long as there are pets, even those belonging to the most responsible parents, they will disappear - (Bonus Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet). Microchipping your pet is also a great tool to have for recovering your lost family member. A microchip provides information about the owner, their address, best contact information, along with the pet's identification; such as name, race and whether they have been altered. When your pet is lost and has a microchip for identification, their chances of being reunited are much greater once they arrive at a veterinary hospital or animal shelter ("Building From The