 Look at these faces!!!
Microchip Hunters has been very busy this 4th of July weekend! Here are just some of the dogs and cats that made it home with the help of these incredible volunteers over the weekend. Every reunion represents hours of research, countless phone calls, and a team that never gives up on finding a pet's family. Each with its own story. Together we can get them home!
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Home at Last! The found Shepherd/Akita from #Palatine, IL - her name is Cookie! - is home safe and sound thanks to #MicrochipHunters and Many Paws Global Rescue! Found 7/5/26, Reunited 7/6/26 Welcome home, Cookie! Cookie's microchip let do a non-working phone number and email. Microchip Hunters was able to find a family member to help and get Cookie reclaimed quickly from the Palatine police station before taken to rescue for her stray hold! Special thanks to Jenna for bringing her to the station and keeping her safe! #LostDogsIllinois #PetFBI ID# 800977 #fblifestyle #microchipswork   When Waffles arrived at Chicago Animal Care and Control, his microchip led to a disconnected phone number and an old Texas address. The microchip case was sent to Microchip Hunters to see if we could track down his family.
As we researched the case, we learned that the registered owner had sadly passed away. After multiple attempts to locate family members, I was finally able to connect with the owner's sister here in Chicago. Amazingly, she lives just down the street from where Waffles was found and had been searching for him for two days! She explained that after her brother passed away in Texas, she brought Waffles to Chicago to give him a home. She was also able to provide veterinary records confirming ownership. Thanks to the teamwork between the Good Samaritan that found him, Microchip Hunters and Chicago Animal Care and Control, Waffles is safely back where he belongs. Chicago Animal Care and Control has taken care of his grooming needs, and will also be working with the family and organizations to help address his medical needs! Welcome home, Waffles!  Home at Last! The found Shih Tzu/Poodle from #Chicago, IL, is home safe and sound! Found and Reunited 2026-07-01 with the help of Microchip Hunters who was able to reach the family that was missing "BABY" Welcome home, Baby, and a special thanks to Diana and her cousin Idania for taking her to be scanned for her microchip, submitting to Microchip Hunters, registering to Lost Dogs Illinois/PetFBI and taking care of her on this hot, hot day until her family was reached!
"Jeanette was amazing she helped us so much!"  London's family had a registered microchip in Florida, but she was found in Chicago!
When Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) hit a dead end trying to reach the owner, they submitted the microchip to Microchip Hunters for assistance. Finding current contact information for London's family wasn't easy, but MH volunteer Sarah got to work tracking down leads. After considerable research, she finally located a working phone number and was able to speak with London's owner. Unfortunately, the news was unexpected. The owner had recently been hospitalized after calling 911 and was unsure when he would be discharged. Microchip Hunters immediately notified CACC of the situation and also shared that the owner would be unable to drive once he returned home. Soon after, we received this wonderful update from CACC: "I spoke with the owner, and he provided proof of ownership. We are working with him on transport back home once we know for sure his discharge. Thank you for working to reunite them." London is safely back home where she belongs, because of everyone working together! London didn't need a new home, she just needed to go home.  "Number is no longer in service."
That's not something you want to hear when trying to reach the owner of a senior microchipped dog! That was the message Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) received when attempting to contact Lily's family. Microchip Hunters (MH) went to work trying to locate Lily's family, who appeared to be in their 90s. Thankfully, MH volunteer Kelly was able to locate a granddaughter's current phone number. Her mother brought Lily's grandmother to CACC to reclaim their beloved little girl, and Lily is now safely back home where she belongs! This reunion is a great reminder to keep your microchip information up to date. If you have a trusted emergency contact, consider adding them to your pet's microchip registration as well. Microchip Hunters will also help ensure Lily's microchip information is updated, just in case she ever needs help finding her way home again. www.microchiphelp.com #MicrochipHunters Lost Dogs Illinois  "We have tried contacting the number on the chip, seems to be disconnected. Contacted the implant facility, and they provided an alternate contact number that is also disconnected. We tried to email the address on the chip, and it was returned as undeliverable."
Thank goodness for the volunteers with Microchip Hunters that work to find these families! Lobo is 18 years old, and Microchip Hunter Kelly found a phone number for a nephew who was able to provide a new phone number for the family! They were there in no time, and volunteer Carmen also assisted by calling to confirm in Spanish that they knew where to go! The chip information was updated by Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter when the family came to reclaim! And that is how it should work! Welcome home, Lobo, and thank you to WCRAS for partnering with us! Microchiphelp.com #MicrochipHunters Lost Dogs Illinois  "We have called this number, but it is disconnected"
Emersyn took in this little 10 year old cutie found in Indiana and contacted the chip company to find the owner information. The dog's name is Chiquita, and her phone number was disconnected. Emersyn learned of Microchip Hunters through a Facebook post, and submitted the form for help! Microchip Hunter Kelly found a current number for the family, and although there was a language barrier, the daughter was able to help! They have been reunited, and Microchip Hunters will be offering help to update the chip information!  "Roxy heard her owner come into the shelter and went nuts."
Thank you to Genny K. for messaging Microchip Hunters yesterday morning. A 6-year-old Rottweiler came into Paws Tinley Park with a police officer. She was microchipped. Microchip Hunters called the number on file, but there was no voicemail set up, so a text with her photo was sent. We wanted to get her home quickly. When I didn’t get a reply right away, I tried the emergency contact, but had to send a text there too. I did some additional research and found another possible number connected to an address just a half mile from where Roxy was found. Originally, the address on file showed Mokena. I received a call back, and Roxy’s family wanted to pick her up immediately! She had been missing for 7 or 8 hours. “She’s part of our family.” Genny later messaged me and said: “Roxy heard her owner come into the shelter and went nuts. The man came running in huffing and puffing asking for Roxy. Best reunion!!! I wish we would have video of it!” Roxy’s owner told us: “She’s my little girl and I’m happy to have her back. Thank you again for reaching out and getting her back home so quickly.” I also put in a request to update the microchip information with the family’s correct address and phone number. Welcome home, Roxy, to the family that loves you so much!!! microchiphelp.com #MicrochipHunters Lost Dogs Illinois 
Thank you Kelly for taking this case for Microchip Hunters when Cincinnati Animal Care (CAC) was unable to find the family due to an outdated phone number! Kelly worked on finding a current number, and was able to connect with the family! "His response when I told him his dog was at Cincinnati Animal Care was, THANK GOD!" Welcome home, Cricket, you are loved! |
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