It’s National Pet ID Week: Is Your Cat Tagged?
Extra! Extra! Meow all about it! April 18 - 24 is National Pet ID Week! Yay! We love our community of kitties (as do you) and are determined to make sure that we don't let one single cat go unprotected. One in three pets will get lost in their lifetime and sadly, most of these dogs and cats do not find their way back home. You can reduce the chances of losing your cat by preparing for the worst today. The steps are simple, quick and will save you from unnecessary heartbreak should your cat ever go lost or missing in the future.
How many of the following can you check off your list?
Take a picture of your cat. Right now. Not only is it important to have a recent photo of your cat, but you should make sure that it is stored online somewhere, so that you can access it from anywhere at any time, if you should need to print up posters or show people what your cat looks like. Whether you choose to store your images on Flickr, Snapfish, Photobucket, Catster, or on your cat's pet ID and recovery service profile page, you'll be glad that you can access them when you need to. Get your cat microchipped. Every vet's office will now do it for you, so what are you waiting for? As our own Dr. Barchas says, "Microchips cannot be lost, and they remain the most effective way to identify your pet permanently." Enough said. Make a contact list for your pet. Take a few minutes to write down the names of people who know your cat well. This should not only include friends and family members, but people who see your cat every day, like a cat sitter or your neighbors. Then, make sure that you have a current phone number and email address for everyone on the list, and make sure that they have yours. These are going to be the first people that you contact in the event that your cat goes missing. They may not only have tips for you when you need them most, but they will be of great benefit when it comes to helping you keep an eye out for Fluffy. Register with a pet ID and recovery service. While having an ID tag on your pet is a great start, you should make sure that your ID tag is connected to an online pet ID and recovery service, so that your up-to-date contact information is always easily accessible to the finder of your pet. We believe that our own pet ID and recovery service is the best one on the market, but we also believe that no matter which service you choose, it's the decision to register that's most important. Celebrate National Pet ID Week by registering your pets today.
Help us spread the word about National Pet ID Week and forward this link to all of your pet-loving friends, so that they can also make sure that they've got all bases covered. It's a team effort - it takes a village of YOUs, MEs and WEs to make sure that every kitty on the planet is tagged and easily identifiable.
Enter coupon code PETIDWEEK09 on the payment screen to get the discount.
This offer is good this week only so act now!
*The cutie pictured here is Catster member Skeezix. He's tagged! Are you?
We’re tagged. Absolutely!!! And while we aren’t fortunate enough to have the kind of support system the elite have, we do the best we can. How about the “haves” getting together to help the “have-nots” in this way?
Both of my cats have all of the above. My cats are like my kids, so I do everything I can to keep them safe.
I love the idea of the Together Tag, but I have three cats, and for me, that’s a lot of money ($75-$80). My indoor cats are microchipped and have tags for that as well as ID tags made at a pet store. Thanks for the tips on photos; I need to take clear full-face and side views of all three. This is so important even for indoor cats! One morning, I opened the door, and our little girl Ridley trotted out and disappeared. Luckily, she met another outdoor cat and played nearby; we found her a few hours later. This is why you need to get ALL the shots and get your cats chipped and tagged. Any cat can get outdoors when you least expect it.
There are some studies linking chips to cancerous tumors, I’m still on the fence about them.
Absolutely! My two cats never go outside and don’t wear collars. I did have both microchipped in the event of a break in or fire. I would be devastated if I lost them.
What breed is this kitty?
Hi Bea!
The cat pictured is one of our bloggers, Skeezix the Cat! He’s an Oriental/Siamese and you can read more about him on his profile page!
Take care!