Not only are pet ID tags stylish now, but they are so beneficial to pet safety! Did you know that only 1 in 3 pets wear their tags all the time? Most of the time pet parents take off the tags for 3 different reasons. One, they think since their pet is never outdoors alone or without a leash, it is not needed. Two, they get annoyed with the jingling sound the tag makes. Or three, they think the pet is bothered by the collar and tag too much to wear it.
Research shows 80% of pet owners believe it’s important for pets to wear ID tags, but only 1 in 3 pets always wear a tag.
The ASPCA did a study on pet ID tag usage among pet owners. They followed 109 pets in which pet ID tags were placed directly on the pets by either an adoption agency or a veterinarian. Two months after the study began, 84% of the pets were still wearing their collars and ID tags. The tags that were taken off were due to one of the three reasons mentioned above.
And can you believe during that 2 month period 18 pets were reported lost? Seventeen of the pets were found and returned home. Ten of the pets returned were able to get home because the person who found them saw their ID tag and used the information on it! YAY! The ID tags worked to get these kitties and puppies back home safely.
It’s important to have your kitten and puppy start wearing a collar and ID tag early on in life so they get used to having it on at all times. We generally all adjust very quickly to wearing these and after a little while our parents don’t notice the occasional jingle from the tag! Plus, a little noise and a few extra scratches are worth it to return your pet home to you.
A lot of people have put a microchip in their dog or cat, which is great. But only a center with a microchip scanner can actually read the information on the chip. And anyone can read an ID tag. So for the most efficient safety measure for your pet, choose a pet ID tag. You can get one that fits our personality perfectly at a reasonable price at your local pet store. Happy shopping!
Matthew Scott
Owner/Operator
Creature Comforts of Charlotte Pet Sitting
http://www.creaturecomfortscharlotte.com