Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your animal companion from a shelter, where there are so many wonderful furry friends who need a forever home.

In this video, veterinarian Dr. Lindsay Butzer appeals to pooch owners to get their beloved canine companions chipped – and not merely for the purposes of tracking them down should they get lost.

View the original video here.

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