Sometimes pets stray out of homes and lose their way. Pets also get stolen, or lost during natural disasters like cyclones, floods, earthquakes, and very heavy rains, and also scared out of homes during festivals like Diwali. It is not always easy to trace lost pets. In most cases, the pet may not be found at all.
ID tags
Get an ID tag for your pet dog or cat. Get your pet’s name and also your address and phone number engraved on the tag. This will help in locating him if he gets lost. In case you decide to get one for your pet there are a variety of designs - with variations in size, shape, colors and materials - that you can chose from.
Go for a tag that is hardy and everlasting, light, simple to clean, and safe to use on your pet. A perfect choice for an ID tag would be one that is made of either metal or plastic because both metal and plastic are hardy and can also be cleaned easily.
Some tips
Instead of buying a tag you could also imprint or embroider all the important information that you would otherwise have to engrave on an ID tag on to your pet’s collar. This would be more economical, and also easy on your pet.
Always take care to update information on your pet’s ID tag, that is, in case you move to another house or else change your phone number. If you do not have a phone number then you can have your friend’s phone number engraved on the tag.
It is preferable to go for a tag system that will entail your pet getting registered with an organization. The organization will have a toll-free phone number that you can dial in case your pet is lost. It is easier to track a pet that is registered this way.
Microchips
In addition to a tag you can also get a microchip implanted into your pet. There can be occasions when your pet loses his collar or ID tag, in such cases the rice grain-sized microchip that is implanted into your pet will come handy. This method is also proven to be safe. For this, the pet is enrolled into an organization where the implanting is done by a vet. The microchip will contain all the vital identification information about your pet and this information will also be fed into the organization’s database. Lost pets can be scanned for the microchip.
Some ID tags
It is a 64MB USB Mini Drive that comes in a waterproof case (size: 1″ x 7/16″ x 1 7/8). To access the information you have to plug the drive into a Windows XP/2000/Millennium desktop or laptop. The product comes with a 1-year warranty and is priced at $39.95.
Oster Dog I.D. Tag & Reflector
Priced at $3.99, this tag comes with a collar ring that can be easily attached to your pet’s collar. You have write your pet’s name, your address, and phone number and fasten the see-through cover.
Coastal Reflective Safety Pet I.D. Tag for Dogs
Completely made of brass, and waterproof, these tags (1′ diameter) reflect oncoming light and therefore help protect pets at night. Priced at $3.99.
Coastal Pet John Deere Identification I.D. Tag
These tags (1′) diameter are completely waterproof and scratch resistant and also reflective. You can inscribe your pet information with a pen or even a pencil. Priced at $5.65.
Come in many colors. These tags come with a removable tag holder and are priced at $3.59.
Via: PetPlace.com
