14-Year-old cat missing for three months The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) recently took in a 14-year-old cat, and as with any cat or dog who comes through ARL’s doors, one of the first tasks for staff to complete is to scan the animal for a microchip. Turns out that the cat was actually a missing cat! The cat, named Charlie, did have a microchip, and staff immediately took the necessary steps to find and then contact his owner. When his owner, a Somerville resident, was contacted, he was elated that Charlie was in ARL’s care, and soon made … Continue reading Microchip Helps Reunite Owner with Missing Cat