Your Pet’s Microchip May Not Work Now

Feb 12, 2025 | Show, Sports, Television/Streaming | 0 comments

After a national pet microchip and registration company shut down, pet owners are being encouraged to reregister their pet’s microchip.

The Texas-based microchip and registration company Save This Life went inactive, according to Texas tax records. Calls to the phone number listed on its website lead to an out of service message. Pets listed on Save This Life’s pet registry were delisted from the American Animal Hospital Association’s national database.

The American Animal Hospital Association keeps a central database of all the chip numbers.  But pets registered through Save This Life aren’t in it anymore.

The good news is your pet’s microchip is fine.  You just have to re-register it through another company.  A few do it for free.  Others charge around $20.

Your vet might have your pet’s chip number on file, or they can scan it.  If you have it written down, you can check it yourself at AAHA.org.  All the bad chips start with one of these two numbers:  991 or 900164.

A pet microchip, about the size of a large grain of rice, uses passive radio-frequency identification (RFID). When lost pets are brought to shelters, a scanner can get the information on the microchip and allow the shelter workers to identify the pet owner.

Pet owners can check with their veterinarian, many of whom have scanners and records of the pet’s microchip.

While Save This Life has gone dark, the microchip would still work. That number can be registered in more than one database.

6 Things Parents Should Stop Expecting From Their Grown Children

Feb 10, 2025 | Show, Sports, Television/Streaming | 0 comments

Congrats, parents! You raised fully functioning adults. But if you’re still expecting them to follow your rulebook, you might be setting yourself up for disappointment. Let’s be real—times change, people grow, and clinging to outdated expectations only pushes them away.
 
1. To live the same way as you
Just because you love a suburban lawn and 7 a.m. church doesn’t mean they do. They’re not your clones—let them live their lives.
 
2. To share your opinions
Times have changed. They aren’t interested in hearing how things were “better back in the day.” Respect their views, or get ready to be ignored.
 
3. To uphold family traditions without change
That annual Thanksgiving dinner at your house? Yeah, that might not be a thing forever. New traditions aren’t a betrayal—just life moving forward.
 
4. To always spend time with you
They have jobs, partners, and social lives. You don’t need to see them every holiday. Missing a dinner doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten you exist.
 
5. To express gratitude a certain way
You raised them out of love, not for payback. Stop expecting a standing ovation for doing what parents are supposed to do.
 
6. To take care of you as you age
Your kid isn’t your retirement plan. Get a financial advisor instead of assuming they’ll put their life on hold to be your personal nurse.
 
Final Thought
Want a close relationship? Ditch the guilt trips, drop the expectations, and enjoy them as adults—not extensions of yourself.

Cracking the Code of Cuffing Season

Oct 23, 2023 | Entertainment, Holidays, Show, Television/Streaming | 0 comments

Cuffing season is back, and for many singles, it’s a time of year when finding that special someone to snuggle with during the long, cold winter becomes a top priority. But how do you know if someone is genuinely into you or just looking for temporary companionship until someone better comes along? Jacob Lucas, a dating expert and popular TikTok influencer, has some intriguing insights that might just save you from heartache this cuffing season.

Seeking Your Advice

Jacob emphasizes that a key sign of someone’s genuine interest is when they consistently seek your advice. According to Lucas, they do this for two reasons: they highly value your opinion, and it’s a clever excuse to engage in conversations with you. So, if you find someone turning to you for guidance frequently, take it as a positive sign.

Playful Teasing

Another telltale sign of interest is playful teasing. Lucas suggests that if someone starts joking around with you and engaging in more banter than they do with others, they’re likely trying to build a fun and flirtatious connection. Playfulness often indicates genuine attraction.

Sliding into Your DMs

When someone is regularly creeping into your DMs, it’s a “dead giveaway” that they’re crushing hard, says Lucas. Consistently commenting on your Instagram Stories or sending you memes that remind them of you is a subtle way of initiating a conversation. It’s a clear sign of interest.

Mimicking Your Speech and Slang

If you notice someone trying to copy the way you speak and even mirroring your slang terms, they’re likely drawn to you. It’s a subtle yet effective way to establish a connection and show that they’re attuned to your personality and interests.

Investigating Your Dating Status

Finally, if someone is discreetly trying to find out if you’re dating someone else, it’s a strong indicator of their interest. Lucas suggests that they may be gauging their competition and, in turn, showing their intentions to make you their “bae” for the holidays.

While cuffing season can be a bit daunting, these hints could help you navigate it with more confidence. So, keep an eye out for these subtle signals and enjoy the winter with someone who’s genuinely into you.