Losing a pet is the worst nightmare for every pet owner. Reconnecting these lost animals with their owners is not an easy task, especially if the animal is not microchipped.Susan Taney, Director of Lost Dogs Illinois, joins us today to discuss the evolution of animal welfare and the importance of microchipping our pets.Lost Dogs Illinois is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower owners with the resources to locate their lost pets and provide the education their communities need to keep animals safe.Topics Include: - Susan's journey in animal rescue.- The evolution of animal welfare.- Tackling myths surrounding animals.- The power of community to find lost dogs.- Suspending judgment of pet owners until we know their backstory.- Information about microchipping.- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3sYdyRChttps://lostdogsillinois.org/Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media!Email – podcast@cuddly.comInstagram @welovecuddlyTwitter @welovecuddlyFacebook @welovecuddlyhttps://cuddly.com