There are many ways a responsible pet owner can make sure that their pet is returned to them if lost.
First, start out simply click here to get your pet an engraved tag stating the animal's name and having your last name and telephone number on one side. Make sure to attach this to the animals collar or harness.
Secondly, click here to get your animal microchipped. However, a caveat. If you don't keep the information current, this is a worthless piece of junk inside of your pet. Most microchips can be reconfigured to input new information if you move, but you must notify the company to get the information changed.
Another way to keep your pet safe is to use a GPS collar to track your dog. These products have become more and more affordable as GPS gains in popularity. With this system in place, you simply notify the company and they will notify you of your dogs location.
There is also the option of joining an online pet finding company where you can register and pay, then if your pet is lost, the company will call all shelters, put up flyers, send out email alerts to your area, call all of your neighbors to alert them of the lost pet. This type of service is excellent and has a really good track record of finding lost pets.
With all the options available, there really is not a good excuse for your pet to be one of the lost and scared animals sitting in our over-crowded shelters, is there?
