A pet ID tag is vital to keeping your pet safe and having him returned home should he become lost. In some places, a pet ID tag is mandatory for all pets. You should check with your local pet authorities to see if this applies to you.
A pet ID tag is very inexpensive and price should not be an issue when you are shopping for one. There are, of course, high end pet ID tags, but you do not have to go that far if you don't wish to. For a few dollars, you can get a pet ID tag that contains all the pertinent information needed to protect your pet.
Pet ID tags come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The most common is a simple piece of stainless steel, the old dog tag type, if you will, but you do not have to purchase that type if you wish something more interesting or exotic. The shape and size of the pet ID tag is less important than the information that it contains. As for other materials available, you can choose from brass, which gives off a slight golden shine, aluminum which is very popular with indoor pets, and high impact plastics that are very durable and come in many different colors.
In general, you will want to have engraved or punched into the pet ID tag all the information someone would need in order to contact you should they find your pet. This might include such things as: your pet's name, your name, your address or phone number or the phone number of your local vet. Putting your vet's phone number on the tag is good way to protect yourself from people who may not be very nice. If your pet is found, the person would call your vet and the vet would then call you. This can be very important if you live alone or if you are elderly.
It is always a good idea to check your pet every now and then to see that his pet ID tag has not fallen off. If you have a pet that constantly loses his pet ID tag, you may want to consider buying his next one in bulk. You can save a lot of money when you buy pet tags in lots of 2, 4, or 6.
Pet ID tags can be purchased either online or off-line. If you buy off line at a physical store you will probably get your pet ID tag on the spot. You may have to wait a few minutes, but the engraving for pet tags is fairly simple and fast. If you purchase online, you will, of course, have to wait for delivery. One of the best reasons to buy online is price. Online pet ID tags can be very inexpensive and the savings may be worth the added wait time for delivery.
