National Pet ID Week in US

94% of pet owners say their animal pal makes them smile more than once a day. A full 80% of pet parents believe Pet ID of crucial importance. Losing a pet is any owner’s nightmare, so you should do everything you can to ensure your treasured dogs and cats are properly identified. Yet only 33% make sure they always protect their pets in one of these priority ways.

Of course, tags can fall off or be taken off, so having a microchip as well provides a safety net. The tiny electronic device is injected under your pet's skin. Then, when a shelter, veterinarian or animal-control officer waves a scanner over the area, they’re able to find the pet’s unique identification number. When they compare the number with a database, the pet’s owner can be contacted.