Missy

My name is Missy and in May I went missing. How did this happen? When I was adopted 3 years ago at the Rohnert Park Shelter, they put something called a microchip under my skin. This little device helps identify who my owners are, so that I can be returned to them if I ever get lost. But when a good Samaritan found me and brought me to the Sonoma Humane Society, my microchip didn't help me! My owners hadn't updated their contact information no one knew where I belonged. I was terrified when I heard that I would be placed for adoption again, fearing that no one could love me like my

Reunited

own family had. And then a miracle happened. My family, who had grieved for me for three months, decided to open their hearts to another homeless feline. They came to the Sonoma Humane Society and took one look at me and said, "That's our Missy!" We both want to remind you of the importance of these little microchips so please make sure your information is up to date in case your loved one goes missing!

 Lily has bloomed!  

Lily one day after surgery...still smiling.

I was found wandering the streets and brought to the Sonoma Humane Society in early July. When I arrived I was extremely thin, covered in ticks and had a very old, chronic eye injury that had gone a long time without treatment. What's more - I was heartworm positive. Being brought to the Sonoma Humane Society was the first lucky break I'd had in many, many months.

My medical care began immediately and I was given lots of good nutrition and tender loving care. I underwent treatment for heartworm disease, my parasites were removed and I had surgery on my badly injured eye. Before I knew it, I found a loving foster home where I could rest and recover.

Lily enjoying life in her new home.

Now for my happy ending: I feel like a healthy, beautiful dog and though my journey through life hasn't been easy, my future is now bright with promise. I've bounced back from adversity and blossomed in the care of my foster "mom" who has decided she just can't let me go!! I've been adopted!

Together forever...at last. 

Daisy and Colby.

The Sonoma Humane Society gave us the love and support we needed and let us cling to each other understanding the 8-year bond we share. We waited patiently watching staff and volunteers pass by giving us words of encouragement and loving caresses. We knew that it was a lot to hope for. Then a mother and her two children came by and understood our need to stay together. With 2 acres to play in and a loving family of our own, Daisy and I are forever grateful!

If I were a superhero I would fly home but  a microchip might be a good backup!

Microchipping your pet can be a lifesaver when your animal gets lost. A tiny chip (about the size of a grain of rice) is inserted under the skin usually at the top of the neck area - a very, quick, simple and relatively painless procedure (just like a shot). The chip is bar-coded with a number that can be detected using a microchip scanner. Every shelter in the United States and many across the world use these scanners and many veterinarians do too. If a chip is found, the number is input into an online database which provides the owner's contact information. The owner can then be contacted and reunited with their loved one. Combined with a collar and tag, this is one of the most effective methods to reunite owners with their lost or stolen pets. Don't wait - get your pet microchipped today and help avoid the trauma of losing a loved one.

ALERT! If your pets are microchipped make sure you update your information if you've changed phone numbers or moved. 

Microchips can be administered at any of the above  Vaccine & Viral Testing Clinics
Cost: $27.00