The Importance of Pet ID Tags
Americans receive mixed messages regarding the pet population and the plight of animals who are found roaming the streets alone.
Many times, because of what we see in the media, on pamphlets, billboards or other forms of advertisement, the moment we find a dog wandering around and not wearing a collar, we assume – “homeless” – “abandoned” – “dumped.”
Often, the very first thing people do when they get near a lost pet is to look for an ID tag. Unfortunately, there usually isn’t one to be found.
The reason for the lack of a pet ID tag is that most owners don’t believe their beloved pets will wander off and therefore, the pet ID tag is an unnecessary item.
And that is precisely why there are so many pets roaming the streets starving and suffering or sitting in shelters never to be reunited with their families.
Don’t let this happen to you or to your pets.
Your pet should always, always wear a collar with a pet ID tag!
Even if you never let your dog or cat out of your care, it is still very possible for the two of you to become separated.
It Can’t Happen To Me
Yes it can!
An emergency could occur and your pet may become lost.
A burglar could break into your home and allow your dog or cat to escape outside.
Paramedics may respond to an emergency in your home and upon opening a door, enable your pet to leave the house undetected.
As often happens, your pet could easily become ejected from your car in a traffic accident.
Sadly, these situations occur everyday.
Owners that fail to put a collar and pet ID tag on their pet are most likely to never see them again. Many cats and dogs that are found wandering with no collar or pet ID tags are self-adopted by people who don’t know how to find the owners.
I Can’t Put a Collar On My Cat
Yes you can!
If you’re worried about your cat choking on a collar, purchase a breakaway collar – a stretchy cat collar that closes with Velcro that will allow a cat to back out of it should it become snagged.
Do it Today
Outfitting your dog or cat in a collar and personalized pet ID tag is the most important and cost effective safety strategy you have. Above all else, the pet ID tag is the first thing people look for – if none is found, the chances of them going through the correct channels of posting ads, putting up flyers and taking the lost pet to a vet to check for microchips are pretty slim. Remember, most people are quick to assume no one wants the animal and its abandoned, not lost.
Save your pet and save yourself the pain and sorrow of separation.
Get a pet ID tag today!