Hello! Im sorry to hear about Chloe's disappearance...our little girl, Hope, recently got out and almost got outside but scampered under the stove as soon as we saw her (which I think may have been WORSE than the outdoors). Anyway- she is micro-chipped. We adopted her from a local shelter and they do it as a "before they are adopted" thing, along with spay/neuter, and descenting. We are going to get our little boy, Kodi, micro-chipped also, during his next trip to the vet. It shouldnt be very expensive, but even if it is, it is definitely worth it. I work at a vet clinic, and they scan every stray for a micro-chip automatically. Shelters that have the equiptment do the same. So, to make a long story short...they are worth it in the long run. I definitely give it a thumbs up. :) Good luck with finding Chloe...she and your family are in our hearts and prayers. ~*~ Barbara, Kodi (the love bug), and Hope (the devil in an angel suit) :0) ~*~ [Posted in FML issue 3785]