I bought a kitten advertised as «vaccinated, no papers» just to save a few hundred pounds: at the vet, the chip scan came back with another cat’s name
A routine vet visit exposed a devastating discovery: the microchip in a bargain kitten bore a stranger’s name. This wasn’t a glitch—it was one of three troubling scenarios that affect thousands of unsuspecting pet buyers each year. Understanding what a mismatched chip really means could save you thousands in vet bills and heartbreak.