The Pet Sitters LLC

05/12/2026

🎉We did it! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that our $10,000 match has officially been fully met — bringing a total of $20,000 to support the animals at the Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center! 💛

A special thank you to Charlie Novick for stepping in with the final $2,000 gift to help us cross the finish line. What an incredible way to wrap up this effort!

And to everyone who gave, shared, and supported this match along the way — this success is because of you. Your generosity is making a real difference for animals in our community. 🐶🐱

We are so grateful. Thank you for being part of this amazing milestone!

05/12/2026

The charming Kirby the Dachshund

05/12/2026

Chubs knows we can’t resist giving her treats when she does this.

05/12/2026

George and Stanley came for a weekend stay.

05/11/2026

Our very own Bingo says "get your Bingo tickets at Friends of the Animal Center Foundation" and help a great cause. AND maybe win a little something. If is dog treats, ya gotta share.

05/11/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14eKhuX8gBB/

The Pet Sitters are proud and happy to be donors. Get your tickets and join Jennifer Rowray and Vicky DiBona on Tuesday night. See you there for fun that helps a great cause.

Barks & Bingo is TOMORROW!

There’s still time to grab your tickets and join us for a fun night at Big Grove!

🎟 Get your tickets here: https://facf.org/events/barks-and-bingo-2026/

Doors open at 5 PM — come early to grab food and drinks before the games start right at 6 PM.

🏆 Prizes every round
🎉 Great crowd, great energy
💛 And just ONE round sponsor spot left!

All proceeds go directly to helping the animals at the shelter — so come play, have fun, and make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐶🐱

03/12/2026

02/17/2026

Major Pet Microchip Companies & Registries:

24Petwatch: One of the largest registries in North America that accepts all microchip brands for free or paid registration.
AKC Reunite: Operated by the American Kennel Club; provides ISO-compliant microchips and a lifetime recovery service for a one-time fee.
HomeAgain: A major manufacturer and registry that offers premium recovery services and is used by many veterinary clinics.
AVID FriendChip: One of the longest-operating systems, using its proprietary PETtrac Pet Recovery Network.
PetLink (Datamars): A global registry focused on ISO-standard chips with a lifetime registration model.
Michelson Found Animals: Offers a popular free microchip registry intended to be accessible to all pet owners.
PetKey: A nationwide recovery database that also provides lost pet alerts.
SmartTag: Provides microchips and a registry with 24/7 emergency support.
Fi Nano: Known for its free-to-register slim microchips, often used by breeders and rescues.
BuddyID: A registry that gained attention for offering free transitions to pet owners after other companies ceased operations.
Peeva: Integrates medical records with microchip identification for a more comprehensive pet health profile.
Important Notes

Verification Tool: If you are unsure which company your pet's chip belongs to, use the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup to identify the manufacturer or participating registry.
https://www.aaha.org/for-veterinary-professionals/microchip-registry-lookup-tool-aaha-find-your-pets-microchip-registry/

Closed Companies: Save This Life recently ceased operations; pet owners previously registered with them are urged to re-register with a new provider to ensure their pet can still be identified.

Use AAHA’s free microchip registry lookup tool to enter a 9-,10- or 15-digit pet microchip number and find which registry holds the record.

02/06/2026

We love our Hank time

02/06/2026

Hank on a "walk" He prefers chilling in the sun nowadays