As an animal control officer I have seen many animals make it home that never would have without tags and a chip. Tags are what the average person notices and the chip is a great back-up if the tag is lost. I've seen animals returned to owners after 12 years or more.

I am so glad that this kayaker was in that particular spot at that exact moment. Poor Barney must have felt fear like I can't even imagine to have run and run and then kept going into the water. I'm so glad he was chipped so that at least he can be with people he knows.
I had heard about the accident in another article, but thought it was an auto accident--didn't realize they were walking when hit. Not that it makes it any less horrible.
My dogs are all chipped. Unfortunately, my smallest has been missing since mid-July, and someone is keeping her. I've even had a couple phone calls from the guy who says he's afraid his kids will be upset with him if he gives her back to me, but he knows what he should do. I haven't been able to track him down even though he gave me a name and a town because his ph# was blocked and there seems to be no updated address for him anywhere--even the Sheriff can't locate him. I can only hope that someday she gets taken to the vet and they will scan her and I'll be notified.

Our new pup has his tag with my name and cell phone number, his 'Home Again' chip, his 'Trupanion' tag that has the number to our pet insurance and his ID number so in the off chance he got away and got injured, he'd be treated by any vet....

When we get a dog we get he or she chipped and they must wear tags when not being bathed. It'd be great if the frequencies or scanners could be standardized to make it more worth while. A tag saying the dog is chipped is only good if the tags are on!

All of my dogs are chipped and all wear tags. They say "Reward" and my phone number. I also have a PetQR tag that the finder can scan with their smartphone and instantly see my information and a picture of the pup to confirm.