Most pets do not go missing on ordinary days. They disappear during the moments that feel chaotic. A thunderstorm cracks overhead. A wildfire evacuation order arrives suddenly. A fence falls during high winds. Fireworks explode unexpectedly nearby. Fear changes behaviour, even for calm pets. And in British Columbia, extreme weather
Most pets do not go missing on ordinary days. They disappear during the moments that feel chaotic. A thunderstorm cracks overhead. A wildfire evacuation order arrives suddenly. A fence falls during high winds. Fireworks explode unexpectedly nearby. Fear changes behaviour, even for calm pets. And in British Columbia, extreme weather
Two pets arrived at the BC SPCA with microchips, yet neither could quickly return home. One microchip was unregistered. The other contained incorrect information. These
It happens faster than most people think. A delivery at the door. A window left cracked open. A guest carrying groceries inside. And suddenly, an
BC Pet Registry attended the 2026 Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals conference to showcase BC Pet Registry microchips and connect with veterinarians, rescues, and industry professionals. The
Table of Contents How Luna the Cat Got Lost During a Burnaby Thunderstorm It was one of those nights when the sky feels alive. Rain lashed against the windows, thunder cracked through the air, and flashes of lightning turned the streets of Burnaby white for a heartbeat at a time.
When asked if their pet’s microchip is registered, many pet owners said, ‘I don’t know, it’s with my Vet’. Many BC pet owners assume their pet’s microchip registration is linked directly to their vet. The truth is, microchips don’t trace to clinics—they trace to registries. If your microchip isn’t registered
Table of Contents One Open Window: How Taco Vanished in the Vancouver Rain It was an ordinary rainy evening in Vancouver. The house was full of laughter, warmth, and noise – the kind of night that feels safe. But in the middle of it all, one small mistake changed everything.
From Nanaimo to Vancouver and the Tri-Cities, BC Pet Registry’s community work this fall brought microchip clinics, free scanning events, and partnerships that helped protect hundreds of pets. Here’s how our volunteers and local partners made a difference—and how you can join us. BC Pet Registry Community Highlights: Fall 2025
Table of Contents How Luna the Cat Got Lost During a Burnaby Thunderstorm It was one of those nights when the sky feels alive. Rain lashed against the windows, thunder cracked through the air, and flashes of lightning turned the streets of Burnaby white for a heartbeat at a time.
When asked if their pet’s microchip is registered, many pet owners said, ‘I don’t know, it’s with my Vet’. Many BC pet owners assume their pet’s microchip registration is linked directly to their vet. The truth is, microchips don’t trace to clinics—they trace to registries. If your microchip isn’t registered
Table of Contents One Open Window: How Taco Vanished in the Vancouver Rain It was an ordinary rainy evening in Vancouver. The house was full of laughter, warmth, and noise – the kind of night that feels safe. But in the middle of it all, one small mistake changed everything.
From Nanaimo to Vancouver and the Tri-Cities, BC Pet Registry’s community work this fall brought microchip clinics, free scanning events, and partnerships that helped protect hundreds of pets. Here’s how our volunteers and local partners made a difference—and how you can join us. BC Pet Registry Community Highlights: Fall 2025
