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From Lost to Found: The Importance of Pet IDs

As a pet parent, the thought of your furry family member running off and becoming lost is heart-wrenching. But accidents can (and will) happen, and pets can wander off in the blink of an eye. Thankfully, taking a few proactive steps can greatly increase the chances of finding your four-legged companion if they’re separated from you. 

Lost and Found

There are numerous ways your pet can go missing, from a yard gate left open to digging under a fence, slipping out the door before you can stop it, or simply breaking free from its leash during a walk. Here are some protective measures to use as instant lost-and-found methods.

Pet IDs and Collars

Your pet may not like having a collar around its neck at all times, but the potentially life-changing impact can’t be stressed enough. Collars with ID Tags are instantly visible, letting people quickly reach you. Put your pet’s name and your phone number on the ID tag so that when someone finds your pet, they can immediately read the information and contact you.  

As essential as tagged collars are to your pet’s safety, they can break or slip off, so they shouldn’t be the only form of identification you rely on. For the best protection, combine a tagged collar with a microchip. 

Microchipping

Unlike your pet’s collar, microchipping is a permanent form of identification that increases the likelihood of a lost pet being reunited with its owner. It’s a tiny electronic chip inserted under your pet’s skin. 

No, it doesn’t show you where your pet is like a GPS. Instead, it contains a unique ID number that a veterinarian or animal shelter can quickly scan to access your information from a national database. Always update your pet’s microchip registration information anytime you move or change your phone number. 

Taking Charge With Pet Identification Methods

If your pet isn’t microchipped yet, schedule an appointment with  Vernon Woods Animal Hospital. They’re a family-owned animal clinic voted as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave for the last seven years because of its commitment to caring for the pets of Atlanta for the last 40 years. 

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