Pet Identification
Dogs and cats need identification, even if your cat is a 100% indoor cat. Pets can slip out the door very quickly, especially cats so make sure your pet has proper identification just in case.
Pet Tags
Usually purchased from the city, your pet is assigned a number which is tracked in a computer database. Tags are attached to your pet's collar. If your pet is found, the animal control officer can check the tag number, pull up your address, and call you to let you know they have your pet. The disadvantages to using a tag are: the tag can fall off and get lost; it might not be readable; your pet may not always be wearing its collar; your pet may slip out of or lose its collar.
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Microchips
A microchip is a small, electronic chip (approximately the size of a grain of rice) that is implanted just under your pet's skin. Microchips each have an identification number associated with them. Along with this ID number, your name, address, and phone number are entered into a computer database. If your pet gets lost, animal shelters or city pounds equipped with scanners will be able to scan your pet's body to quickly locate the ID number of the microchip along with the corresponding owner information. Many shelters and pounds these days are equipped to handle microchips. |
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