Dog tags

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

What info do you guys like to put on your dog tags, and any recommendations of where to get them?

Thanks!

[Judy, Meg & Polly Wolly Doodle]

We got Meg's at Petsmart and they have a machine right there that engraves them.  Her name is on the front, the back has my home and my cell # plus the "has ID chip" on it.  I decided to do that because in our area people constantly find dogs and post them as lost but never seem to think to take them to vet or shelter to check for chip.

[Doris]

Be sure to put cell phone numbers on the tag.  We had our home phone number which would be useless if Bodi  ever got lost while we travel.  I have heard that some people put "Needs medication" to stop people from stealing the dog.  Most pet stores have the machines.  Our vet has one too! 

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

That's a great idea to put "needs medication"...also I've heard NOT to put the name of the pet on the tags.  If the dog is stolen, it would make it more difficult for the thieves if they do not know the dogs name.   mehttp://www.gundogsupply.com/important-i-d--tag-information.html 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I personally just have home/cell number on ours.  I love the ones that I get from Cozy Critter and you can select the shape and the design etc.  Here is the link:  http://www.cozycritter.com/tags.htm

[Stacy, Bruno, Molly and Gracie]

We use ones from Boomerang tag  http://www.boomerangtags.com/  and love them. We have the dog's name, our last name, my cell number and their microchip number.  No address

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Boomerang tags are wonderful. Don't fall off unless the whole collar falls off. No jiggling of metal tags if that bothers you. I personally have jiggling metal as it helps me hear them, know for the most part what they are doing. Ie itching has been an issue.....and in the middle of the night I know who's jumping on or off the bed.

[Heather]

I got mine the Orvis collar that they embroider your info on. LOVE them!! They can swim in them and they are machine washable. Just another option~

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Or is has wonderful products as well

[Julie and Charlie]

I put Charlie's name on one side, and on the other my phone number and "If I'm out, I'm lost". I figure it makes no difference if someone knows his name. He loves everybody. I never know if neighborhood dogs are "supposed" to be outside alone, so I wanted to make it clear to anyone that if he's wandering without me, he's in danger. Yes, I know people aren't supposed to let their dogs roam.

They are getting pretty worn out, so I will probably put his microchip # on the tag when I have new ones made. 

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Got mine at http://www.dogids.com/

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

We usually just make ours up at Petco at their machine. But just yesterday I saw a ad on FaceBook. They were running a special on their tags that resemble a drivers license from your state. Regularly $19.99 for $ 9.99. Looks like our Ca. DL with her picture and info.. Also has a spot for info NOT included on the tag, for ID'ing your dog. It was Petidme.com. I will most likely attach it to her harness, as I hate the clinking and clanking of tags.

[Leslie J]

It's important to check the tags regularly- we found a dog running loose a few months ago who was wearing tags but the numbers had worn off and were no longer legible. Luckily we were able to ask around and locate the owner, but we live in a big city (LA) and this story could have ended very sadly.