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One of my greatest fears concerning Leo, other than losing
him, is him getting lost or taken. one of the first questions I had asked the
vet during Leo’s first vet check out was when we ought to put a microchip in his back.
A few weeks later, during another vaccination-filled vet visit, our vet
inserted a microchip in between Leo’s shoulders. Leo also wears his collar at
all times (not in the crate or when he’s home alone), and it has his id labels as
well as a label that has his microchip id on it. It’s good to know that if
something were to ever happen, there’s a good chance I would be able to find
Leo.
Leo’s id labels include our numbers, of course so if someone
found him they could call us, but if his collar somehow fell off, his microchip
could be scanned and our information would pop up.
While I don’t think Leo would run away, I am scared of him
taking off and getting lost. He is leashed whatsoever times because he likes to
chase ducks, squirrels, or anything that catches his interest. I’m not sure
why, but he also has an affinity for moving cars (anyone else have this
problem??). When we’re at the park, I
make sure to view Leo like a hawk, partly to make sure he’s playing good with
other dogs, but also to make sure he doesn’t run off with someone else or run
through the gate when someone is coming in.
Maybe one day Leo will walk at my side like a perfectly
trained dog, and I won’t ever have to worry about him taking off. Fingers
crossed!
Heads up! Anytime is a terrific time to chip your pet, but
since this month is Chip your pet Month, it’s the ideal time to get your pet
chipped!