Iggies will pursue anything that moves, if they are in the mood to do so. While this is not a problem, usually, in a well fenced in backyard, indoors or on a leash, it is definitely a problem for an Iggy off leash in open space.
Spend any time at all with a IG rescue and you will hear sad stories of a terrified Iggy who managed to bolt and not find his or her way back home, which by the way if often the case.
Spoiled sight hounds such as Iggies usually have no "street smarts" and cannot find their way back home once they have bolted.
While it is infinitely preferable to not have your Iggy on the loose and lost, it is always better to be safe than completely sorry.
Micro-chipping your Iggy increases the chances you will be reunited with your four legged family member. Often, the lost Iggy is returned to his or her family through a simple phone call. The individual who found the lost Iggy can simply call the micro-chip company and provide the chip number. The company will get in contact with the owner and Iggy and human can be quickly reunited.
If the Iggy does not have a tag indicating micro-chipping has been done, a quick trip to the vet by the human who found the Iggy, or the rescue if the Iggy is turned over to a rescue, will provide the needed information to reunite the four legged family member with its humans.
If you are interested in having your Iggy micro-chipped or learning more about the process, discuss it with your family vet who will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
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