I got my boys chipped when I got them. The thought they may be pinched did cross my mind. You don't need to know anything about cats to know that they're a bit different.
I'm now not worried about them being pinched. Both are very wary of anyone they don't know. They run away from strangers and even I can't pick Harvey up if he's not in the house.
They are buggers. Stealing people's beloved pets whatever the end reason. Cruel!!
I think I saw my first Spinone in the flesh recently - I would't have know if it weren't for pictures of The Princess and others in her community. So cute.
Don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to.