National Check the Chip Day is observed worldwide every August 15, encouraging pet owners to ensure their pets are microchipped and that their registration information is current. The day highlights the importance of microchipping, which involves implanting a tiny chip under a pet’s skin that stores a unique ID number linked to a microchip registry. This initiative is promoted by the American Veterinary Medicine Association and HomeAgain, a lost pet recovery service. Statistics indicate that microchipped pets are significantly more likely to be reunited with their owners if lost. The day serves as a reminder for pet owners to check their pets’ microchip status during annual vet checkups and to update any changes in their contact information. Additionally, pet owners are encouraged to share the message on social media using the hashtag #NationalCheckTheChipDay.