| Losing your dog could be a very sad experience. | | | | information may also be engraved on the collar |
| Dogs are more than just pets; they are also our | | | | itself or on a plate attached to the collar. A |
| guardians and our companions. It is said that dogs | | | | violation of such law would cost you £2,000. |
| are more loyal than other animals and are in fact, | | | | There are also exemptions to the Control of Dog |
| even more loyal than most of us; hence, a dog is | | | | Order of 1992. Not covered by the legislation are |
| considered as man's best friend. | | | | the following:a. dogs that are officially used on by |
| No matter how we try to keep our dogs always | | | | armed forces, HM Customs & Excise or the police |
| within sight, however, they sometimes go astray. | | | | b. dogs that are used in sport events c. dogs that |
| Chances are, without any form of identification, | | | | are used in capturing and destroying vermin d. |
| they may not be returned by those who find | | | | dogs that are used to drive or tend sheep e. |
| them and they might be gone for good. This is | | | | dogs that are used by blind people to guide them |
| where the importance of a dog identification tag | | | | f. dogs that are used in rescuing in the event of |
| comes in. Since your dog cannot speak for | | | | emergencies |
| himself, its dog identification tag shall tell the finder | | | | In the US, using dog identification tags is not |
| where to return your lost dog. | | | | obligatory; however, many dog-friendly |
| A typical dog identification tag is a flat metal tag | | | | organizations recommend the use of such tag. |
| attached to the collar, chain, rope or harness | | | | Moreover, most Americans, dog lovers as they |
| worn by the dog around its neck. It usually | | | | are (American Veterinary Medical Association |
| displays the name of the owner, his contact | | | | 54% of all households in the US have at least one |
| number or his address. It's used to easily and | | | | pet dog; 47% of them consider their pets as |
| quickly notify the owner when the dog is found. | | | | members of the family), feel and understand the |
| In UK, affixing a dog identification tag on the dog's | | | | need of using dog identification tags. |
| collar is a legal duty. A Control of Dog Order was | | | | As an alternative to dog identification tags, some |
| issued in 1992 which required all dog owners to fix | | | | dog owners prefer to have their dogs tattooed |
| on their dog a collar with a dog identification tag | | | | as collars and dog id tags may also be lost. |
| on it whenever it is in public places such as a | | | | Today, with the emergence and advancement of |
| public road or a public resort. The dog identification | | | | RFID technology, it's already possible to implant |
| tag must have pertinent information such as the | | | | microchip with control numbers under the dog's |
| name of the dog, and the name and address of | | | | skin. This makes tracking for a lost dog easier and |
| the owner so the dog can be easily and quickly | | | | faster. |
| returned to the owner when lost. These pieces of | | | | |