I found a dog and want to ensure I return it safely to its owner. What are the key steps to verify ownership using a microchip, and what two common lost pet scams should I be aware of when trying to reunite a pet?
Navigate to the 'Articles' section of the website. Locate and click on the 'Microchips' category. Identify and extract the key steps for verifying ownership using a microchip from the articles in this category. Navigate back to the 'Articles' section or find the 'Lost Pet Scams' category. Locate and click on the 'Lost Pet Scams' category. Identify and extract at least two common lost pet scams mentioned in the articles within this category. Synthesize the information to answer the questions about microchip verification and scams.
State that a key step for microchip verification is to get the pet scanned at a vet or animal shelter. State that another key step is to use an external lookup service like www.petmicrochiplookup.org to search for owner information. List 'Psychics, Animal Communicators, and Dousers' as one common lost pet scam. List 'Scammers attempting to obtain personal information' (e.g., phone numbers, email addresses) as another common lost pet scam.