Three friendly, clean, clearly cared-for cats arrived at the BC SPCA Richmond Community Animal Centre without microchips. Named after the Richmond roads where they were found, Blundell Rd., Anahim Dr., and Gamba Dr. each faced an uncertain future without a way to quickly connect them with their families. Their story
Three friendly, clean, clearly cared-for cats arrived at the BC SPCA Richmond Community Animal Centre without microchips. Named after the Richmond roads where they were found, Blundell Rd., Anahim Dr., and Gamba Dr. each faced an uncertain future without a way to quickly connect them with their families. Their story
What BC Wildfire-Affected Pet Owners Want Other Pet Owners to Know If you were forced to evacuate right now, would your pet’s microchip actually help
Remember Georgia? Georgia the cat’s story is a touching example of how even a microchipped pet can stay lost if the chip isn’t registered. Found
You call him “our dog.” The veterinary clinic usually calls your partner. Your parents look after him every other weekend. You originally completed the adoption
Salem survived a wildfire, severe injuries and two weeks away from his family. But he did not have a microchip to help identify him. His reunion depended on a social media post and a community that refused to stop looking. His story is a powerful reminder to microchip your pet,
A dog is standing alone beside the road. No person in sight. Or maybe a cat you have never seen before has been sitting outside your home for the last few hours. Your first instinct is to help. But what does helping actually look like? Should you approach the animal?
461 microchipped pets scanned. 94 unregistered microchips found. At two major BC pet events in 2026, about 1 in 5 microchipped pets had no registered guardian contact information. Find out why microchipping alone is not enough and why checking your pet’s registration could help prevent a heartbreaking separation. 461 Pets
Pull up a photo of your pet from a few years ago. Do they look exactly the same? Maybe the tiny puppy in your camera roll is now a 70-pound dog. Your kitten has grown into an adult cat with completely different markings. Your rescue pet has a new name.
Salem survived a wildfire, severe injuries and two weeks away from his family. But he did not have a microchip to help identify him. His reunion depended on a social media post and a community that refused to stop looking. His story is a powerful reminder to microchip your pet,
A dog is standing alone beside the road. No person in sight. Or maybe a cat you have never seen before has been sitting outside your home for the last few hours. Your first instinct is to help. But what does helping actually look like? Should you approach the animal?
461 microchipped pets scanned. 94 unregistered microchips found. At two major BC pet events in 2026, about 1 in 5 microchipped pets had no registered guardian contact information. Find out why microchipping alone is not enough and why checking your pet’s registration could help prevent a heartbreaking separation. 461 Pets
Pull up a photo of your pet from a few years ago. Do they look exactly the same? Maybe the tiny puppy in your camera roll is now a 70-pound dog. Your kitten has grown into an adult cat with completely different markings. Your rescue pet has a new name.
