- Over 40 separate microchip databases exist, but they are not connected, which risks pets' being reunited if one company closes.
- ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury advises pet owners to regularly verify their microchip's registration and information during vet visits to ensure their pets’ safety.

Petition calls for safety overhaul at Avalon Heights after 2 students killed
A University of South Florida student has launched a petition calling for safety reforms at Avalon Heights apartments in Tampa following the deaths of two USF doctoral students, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.
Petition calls for safety overhaul at Avalon Heights after 2 USF doctoral students were killed