HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Henrico police are stressing the importance of microchipping pets after a missing animal was returned to its owner.
After missing for 9 years, Piper the cat is back home with her owner.
Earlier this week, a resident called Henrico County Police’s Animal Protection Unit about a stray cat that wouldn't leave their porch.
After missing for 9 years – yes, you read that correctly - and assumed gone forever, Piper the cat is back at home with her owner!
On Feb 21, 2023, Henrico County Police’s Animal Protection Unit got a call from a resident about a stray cat that would not leave their porch.(1/4) pic.twitter.com/kS30RN5kSp— Henrico Police (@HenricoPolice) February 22, 2023
After calling around, police were able to track down the owner and gave them a call. Piper was scanned and found to have a microchip. But she was missing for so long, the owner had her listed as deceased with the microchip company.
"While this white-gloved feline has had some time to herself, we sure are glad to see Piper back with her owner," the police department said in a tweet. "The moral of the story, microchips help pets get back to their family. Make sure to microchip your pet, and keep your contact info up to date."
