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Dog and Cat Identification Tags While most pet owners believe that losing a pet happens to
someone else, statistics reveal that losing a dog or cat happens frequently.
A recent (1998) National Council on Pet Population Study discovered that
3.8 million dogs and 2.3 million cats entering the nation�s shelter were
strays. Of these numbers shelters reported that 17% of the dogs were returned to
their owners while for cats the percentage reaching home was only 2%. Most
shelters agree that lost pets picked up by animal control who are wearing some
sort of identification tag usually get home. There are a variety of methods of identification which can be used by the pet owner, all of which will aid in getting your lost or straying pet back home to you.
You can help your dog and cat identify themselves if they
get lost by ensuring that they are wearing their identification tags all the
time. An ID tag is a ticket home if your pet is lost or
strays Visible Tags A simple visible pet tag worn on the dog or cat�s collar is the most reliable way to quickly identify a lost pet and find its owner. This tag, which should be worn on the collar in addition to the rabies tag should include the following
Tattooing This method of identification is being used more frequently
around the country. Bishop Animal
Shelter tattoos all dogs placed into adoption with the symbol BAS plus an
identifying number. This tattoo is found on the inside right leg of every dog.
This number is registered at the Shelter with the owner�s name, address
and phone number. It is imperative
that if you move and/or change phone number that you notify the Shelter. Microchip Identification A tiny microchip which contains an identification number is
injected under the skin of your pet where it remains safely for life.
Bishop Animal Shelter currently places a microchip into every cat put up
for adoption. The Shelter keeps a permanent record of the number issued to the
cat with the owner�s name, address and phone number.
It is important to notify Bishop, if you change your address. Your cat, dog, horse, bird, reptile can all be microchipped.
It is a simple procedure which can be done at any time � check with
your veterinarian. Please put an ID tag with your name, address and phone number plus your pet�s name on your dog and cat even if they already have a rabies tag, a microchip and/or a tattoo. Visible tags make it easy to determine that the pet belongs to someone and will help you recover your pet quickly. Tags come in all shapes and sizes to fit the size of your dog or cat. Don�t let your pet leave home without one! |
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