Ammon News - A cat picked up as a stray in Missouri was taken to animal control and scanned for a microchip, which revealed she was a pet missing for 11 months.

Raymore Animal Control said on social media that officers picked up a stray cat reported by a concerned citizen in Raymore.

"Meet Harriet; she was microchipped and had been missing for 11 months. Because her microchip information was up to date, we were able to contact her family and reunite her with them," the post said.

Officials wrote that Harriet's reunion with her owners serves as a reminder of the importance of microchipping pets and keeping information up to date.

"A simple chip can make all the difference in bringing a lost pet home, even after a long time apart," the post said.

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