We wanted to thank Chicago Animal Care and Control for sending information to #MicrochipHunters for a deceased dog they took in to the facility with a disconnected phone number attached to the microchip.

Microchip Hunters was able to reach the family and was told that their little girl went missing a year ago. Sad as this news was, the family had closure, and didn't have to wonder where she was any longer.

Sometimes the 'not knowing' where they are hurts just as much as the sad news.
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When Cesibel found a lost Rottweiler, she did the right thing—bringing her to a local shelter to check for a microchip. But when they scanned her, they said there was no information available.

Not giving up, Cesibel posted online, and someone suggested she send the microchip number to Microchip Hunters (MH). That’s when things got interesting!

The chip number wasn’t valid, but MH didn’t stop there. After testing a few possible variations, a match was found! Charlotte’s owner was located, and after a few calls, she was reunited with her family this evening!

A big THANK YOU to Cesibel for her persistence, to Charlotte’s family for welcoming her back, and to Microchip Hunters for finding her family and ensuring her chip is now properly registered. A new tag for her collar is also on the way!

*Back home photo*
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Lucky was brought into Chicago Animal Care and Control as a stray on February 3. Lucky did have a microchip, but when CACC called, the voicemail didn’t seem to match up to the owner’s information. They left a voicemail but never heard back so they sent the information to the Microchip Hunters.

Jessica S took the case and was eventually able to find a Facebook page for a family member. Lucky’s owner reached out right away to find out where Lucky was. It turns out there was a typo in the phone number in the microchip record! Thankfully, all worked out, and Lucky was able to go home on February 7!

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​Bella was found as a stray and taken to Animal Control. When Bella's owner couldn't be reached through the phone number on file from the microchip, Chicago Animal Care and Control sent it to Microchip Hunters - Thank you!

Microchip Hunter, Cheryl, was able to find a current number for Bella's family and when she contacted them, she learned that Bella was missing for a few weeks! She was picked up that day and is back home!

Welcome home Bella!

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Riley, a little Shiba Inu found in Blue Island, had a microchip that was registered to an owner with a disconnected phone number. There was no address listed and a temporary email address for the microchip company.

Thank you to the finder, who had the dog scanned at Blue Island Police Department, and to Cindy who sent the microchip number to Microchip Hunters (MH) for help. Background searches were checked by MH, and a number for the son in law was found, and the finder's number was shared to them!

Riley went home right away, and Microchip Hunters helped register the microchip and order an ID tag for her collar!

Welcome home, Riley! Once again, we can't stress the importance of updating microchip registrations!
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Princess was lost when her elderly dad, who has dementia, took a bus and wound up near Midway in Chicago - Princess is from Rockford and we are so happy that the she was microchipped! The elderly father was found a few days ago, but Princess was not. Though the phone number on file wasn't current, Microchip Hunters was able to further research to find a number for a family member who called back, and explained what happened! They are so gratefull that Princess is home, and she is so happy to be home too!!! They knew she was chipped and were hopeful that she would be found! They hopped in the car right away to travel from Rockford to Chicago to pick her up!

Welcome home Princess - special thanks to Lizette for scanning her and messaging Microchip Hunters for help finding her family, and to the person that was holding her prior!!! She is one lucky dog!
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When Peewee was found in Melrose Park/Broadview, his microchip was scanned and the numbers on file were contacted. There were no return calls, sadly, and many assumptions made.

Microchip Hunters reached out, and requested the microchip be submitted for help! It turned out that all three numbers on the microchip were no longer valid for Peewee's family, and after much digging on the internet, Microchip Hunters found an email and phone number for the family! The call back was priceless!

"He's been with us for years we love him dearly. Thank you so much for your help with finding Peewee."

The microchip information has been updated now, and an ID tag ordered for his collar.

"We took him to get groomed and he was pampered" Welcome home Peewee, and thank you to all that took care of him along the way!

*video in comments too*
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Ramon, to his surprise, was greeted in his Blue Island backyard by the sweetest Pitbull, collar and leash and all! Ramon took him to get scanned for a chip, and thankfully he had one! Cindy (also with Blue Island Stray Dog Project) messaged Microchip Hunters to see if they could help reach the family! Thank you!

Microchip Hunters pulled up owner information - the owner information went back to an address in Indiana and a disconnected phone number.

After some internet digging, a number for a family friend/neighbor was found and she answered the phone. She was sure that the family would be looking for Kyro, and she gave me their current number! They lived near Blue Island.

I left a voicemail and text late evening. The family saw my text and photo of Kyro, and was so relieved to hear he was safe. They texted back, and we spoke the next morning. I learned just how much Kyro was loved. He 'celebrates' dinners with the family, enjoying home cooked food in his meals. He is very special. I was told he was the sweetest, kindest dog!

Ramon also shared this sentiment, as he said how gentle this dog was! He quickly became attached but knew he couldn't keep him. When I let Ramon know that the family could pick up later in the day, he graciously offered to bring him home!

Kyro's family messaged me: "Thank you!!!!!! Million times over!!!!! Mr. Ramon is bringing him to me at 11….. May God bless you allllllll"

Welcome home Kyro, thank you to Ramon and to Cindy for taking care of Kyro, scanning for a chip, and sending it to Microchip Hunters for help! Kyro didn't need a new home, he just needed to go home. He is one special dog who is very loved!

Be sure to check out the reunion videos shared by Ramon - they are priceless! Kyro sure was happy to see his mama!!!

Oh, and Lost Dogs Illinois/Microchip Hunters also made sure the microchip was updated, and ordered Kyro an ID tag for his collar!!!

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