April 30th, 2009
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Many indoor cat owners don’t bother to microchip, tag and bell their cats because they believe that indoor cats will never need them. That’s wrong. And here are the top 5 reasons why:
1) Visitors leave doors open and windows that are open just a crack allow egress. Cats are Houdinis. ‘Nuff said. 2) ID tags facilitate a quick reunion. Microchipping is a fallback when the collar is lost. You need both. 3) In a fire or natural disaster, your cat could survive initially but be lost afterward. 4) Most disaster shelters require that dropped-off pets have ID tags or microchips. When you’re evacuating, will you have time to have tags made? 5) If your indoor cat escapes from the home, a bell can give you an audio indication of your cat’s location. |
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I was hesitant about a tag at first, but after attending an earthquake preparedness seminar, I realized that I needed to have one, even if it’s something that I just put on in an emergency situation. Thanks for the tip, Karen!
@catster thnks for the tip! http://tinyurl.com/cvlux9