Dog Tag

Dog tag: because dogs inevitably wander around

Out of around 60 million dogs living in America, about 5 million of them by some means get their way to various animal shelters each year. Of the 5 million numbers, approximately just a million find their owners.

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If there is an instance that you lost your pet dog for a while, you know it is heartbreaking and nerve-wracking experience isn't it? However, you are assured that someone who finds your pet will take care of it however; there is still a chance for the two of you to reunite.

That is if you sling your dog with dog tags.

A dog tag may contain very important information to retrieve and care for your dogs. The dog tag contains your dog's name, the phone number of the owner, their home address, some dietary restrictions and other essential information that pose valuable interest.

Be sure that the spelling you have indicated for your dog's name is simple to pronounce. You can phonetically spell the name on the dog tag and for this, any stranger who is not familiar with the pronunciation can call your pet right. Other vital information includes the street number of the owner's home, the city and the state. This is important for dogs are known to roam far.

Traditionally, the dog tag is worn on harnesses, collars, rope or chain around the neck of the dog. Dog tags can be created from gold and can definitely be customized. Even the big names in the fashion industry such as Gucci create dog tags. There are also a variety of diamond, brass, aluminum and metal dog tags available. The metal dog tag typically has the vital information etched or embossed on its surface. It can also be embedded with electronic chips and this plastic chip can be printed or engraved.

The dog tag should also be reflective enough for the pet dog to be more visible when they get loose and run in the street.

Though a dog tag is a big guide to return stray lost or wandering dogs to their owners, still they are undependable as the only identification source for some reasons. For one, the owner might have changed contact numbers or moved to another place, forgetting to update the dog tag. Dogs also frequently leave behind their collar when they escape from the yard mostly when squeezing under or through a fence. Some owners detach dog collars when unsupervised and dogs that are unsupervised more likely escape from the yard.
Today, tattooing, micropchip and listing the license number of the dog, its tattoo number and microchip information are becoming strong back-ups to collar dog tags but still they are not completely reliable as some people are not familiar with that technology.

Now with personalized and easy-to-hang dog tags, there is a good chance to get back your pet dog should it wander anywhere.