lost & found

The idea of your furry family member getting lost is frightening enough. But if Rover doesn’t have any identification, his return home is made that much more difficult.

Even if your cat or dog is microchipped, it’s important to make sure they still have external identification — the more ID the better!

It’s easy to spend a few dollars at a pet store to get a quick dog or cat tag from an instant machine. But these tags are lightweight, thin, and just don’t hold up to normal wear and tear.

There are lots of places online to order high-quality pet tags. We recently sprung for a new tag for Chloe from luckypet.com. It’s made from durable enamel, laser engraved and it has a lifetime guarantee. The tags come in a wide range of colours, sizes and fun styles. We ordered a pink paw-print tag to go with Chloe’s pink collar (a girl’s got to match!). The best part is that the tag only cost $10, plus a few dollars for shipping.

It gives us a little more peace of mind to know that if she ever gets lost, all the key information for Chloe’s safe return home is easily accessible.

Another great idea is to keep on file a current photograph of your pet, along with a description detailing any unusual markings that will help to identify Fido or Fluffy.

A missing pet is an owner’s biggest fear, but a few simple steps can help make sure they come home safely!