Midwoof Diaries: Why Microchipping Your Dog Can Change Everything

As dog lovers, we do everything we can to keep our dogs safe—secure fences, leashes, collars with tags, and constant supervision. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, the unthinkable happens. Dogs get lost. Dogs get stolen. And in those moments, a tiny piece of technology can make all the difference.

That technology is a microchip.

Timber’s Story: A Year of Heartbreak, Then Hope

About a year ago, a chocolate Pomsky named Timber was stolen from her family in Kentucky. Anyone who has ever loved a dog knows that kind of loss isn’t “just a pet” going missing—it’s a family member taken away. For an entire year, Timber’s family lived with unanswered questions, hoping and praying she was safe somewhere.

Then, just a few weeks ago, everything changed.

Timber was found about an hour away from her original home. She had been separated from her family for an entire year—but because she was microchipped, authorities were able to identify her and contact us so that we could contact her owners. After all that time, Timber was reunited with the family who never stopped loving her, just in time for Christmas.

A tiny chip. A life-changing reunion.

What a Microchip Really Does

A microchip is a small, permanent form of identification implanted just under the skin. It doesn’t track your dog’s location, but when scanned by a vet, shelter, or animal control officer, it reveals a unique number tied to your contact information.

That means:

• Collars can fall off. Microchips cannot.

• Tags can be removed. Microchips cannot.

• Dogs can be resold or rehomed. Microchips still tell the truth.

In cases of theft—like Timber’s—microchips are often the only reliable proof that a dog belongs to their rightful family.

Especially Important for High-Value and Designer Breeds

Pomskies and other sought-after breeds are unfortunately at higher risk of being stolen. Microchipping adds an extra layer of protection and accountability, making it far harder for someone to keep or sell a dog that isn’t theirs.

For breeders and owners alike, microchipping isn’t optional—it’s responsible ownership.

One Simple Step That Can Bring Them Home

Timber’s reunion wasn’t luck. It was preparation.

Microchipping takes only minutes, costs very little compared to its value, and lasts a lifetime. It turns a heartbreaking loss into a hopeful reunion—and sometimes, as in Timber’s case, it brings a miracle a year later.

If you haven’t microchipped your dog yet, please consider doing it. And if your dog is already chipped, double-check that your contact information is up to date.

Because every dog deserves a way home.