Dog ID Tags
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During the summer months when people often travel with their dogs, it's not unusual for a beloved pet to get disoriented or confused in strange surrounding and wander off.
If Fido's wearing his dog id tags you stand a much better chance of seeing him again.
Although millions of dogs end up in shelters or pounds every year (many of them 'lost' dogs), statistics show that only 16% of them are ever reunited with their owners. Isn't that heartbreaking?
Dog ID tags come in all shapes & sizes
No matter how hard you try, you may not be able to totally prevent Fido from finding the opportunity for his own 'great escape'. But you can increase the chances of getting him back, by making sure he has some kind of identification on him at all times.
Now, strapping a wallet around his middle isn't a very viable option but there are several more suitable choices.
The simplest kind of identification is a dog collar name tag, firmly attached to little Fido's collar (which he wears at all times). There are lots of different styles of tags, from simple plastic discs to metal dog id tags, or even solid silver and jewel-encrusted versions!
No matter what design you choose, Fido's dog collar id tag must included the following information:
- Your dog's name
- Your name
- A telephone number where you can be reached
Your address and an alternative telephone number are optional, but most dog id tags don't have space for this much information
Although better than no identification, a standard dog tag has it's limitations. If you're not at the telephone number on the tag, your dog's rescuer may not call back - or worse, choose to leave your pooch where he found him.
Some types of dog identification tags can get scratched, broken or rusty or the information becomes unreadable. If this happens poor little Fido is at risk of heading straight to the local dog pound (and that's one of the best case scenarios).
But, help is at hand. There is a better option to your standard issue dog collar id tag. It's called the 'Pet Protector System and features a metal dog id tag - but with a difference.
The tag has a unique ID number (allocated to your pooch when you join the program) and a '1-800' number, which connects directly to a nationwide, 24 hour hotline. It's basically 9-1-1 for your pet!
If little Fido does get lost, his rescuer can call the hotline number and friendly, efficient Pet Protector staff will track you down through the information you provided - home telephone number, cell number, work number, pager etc. etc. You'd never even get all that info on a traditional dog id tag, would you?
But there's much more! If the worst happens and your lost dog is involved in an accident or gets injured (and you can't be reached at any of your numbers), the Pet Protection staff will direct the person who found him to the nearest vet clinic or hospital for immediate medical treatment.
This amazing, comprehensive service has been featured in top magazines, including 'Dog Fancy' and 'Dogs USA', and is partnered with and recommended by the SPCA.
For only $20 per year (less than $2.00 per month) you can help ensure that your precious little furbaby will be swiftly reunited with you should he ever get truly lost.
There are several other bonuses included in the Pet Protector System, including :
- Emergency vet referral
- Travel Protection
- Listing of pet-friendly accommodations
- Travel safety tips
- Natural disaster preparedness advice and assistance
New Innovative Complete-Care Pet Tag
The clever Top Tag Pet ID Tag is an dog id tag with a BIG difference!It's actually a super small 64MB flash drive, which allows you to write, organize, store and retrieve all of your pet’s important care information in minutes (seconds even!)
This nifty little device comes in a waterproof case and attaches quicky and easily to your pup's collar. Not only does it make it easy for anyone who finds Fido to access his 'lost and found' information, it has the capability to store your pooches complete care information (health, diet, medications, routine, vaccination schedule and more), making it invaluable to friends, vets, kennels, pet sitters etc.
The bottom line!
If you're a puppy owner, PLEASE make sure that your 'baby' wears his collar and dog collar and id tags at all times. Check regularly to make sure that it's still on his collar, and is readable.Be especially vigilant about this when traveling, and double check frequently. There are few things more heartbreaking than losing a beloved pet, so do everything you can to keep Fido safe and help him find his way home.
If you live in the UK and you've lost your pet, this organization may be just what you need.
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