Pet Identification (collar tags)

It is a sad fact that thousands of pets go missing every year, and a lot of those are never returned to their owners because their details are not up to date on a microchip database and they have no external form of identification.

As pets cannot speak for themselves, it is extremely important to know the microchip information is correct , and they are properly identified so that if lost, they can be returned to you as soon as possible. Go to your account to register your microchipped pet and ensure your details are correct.

The Control of Dogs Order 1992 mandates that any dog in a public place must wear a collar with the name and address (including postcode) of the owner engraved or written on it, or engraved on a tag. Your telephone number is optional (but advisable).

You can be fined £5000 if your dog does not wear an identification tag.

Exceptions:

• Dogs used on official duties by the armed forces, HM Customs & Excise or the police
• Dogs used for sporting purposes and packs of hounds
• Dogs used for the capture or destruction of vermin
• Dogs used for driving or tending cattle or sheep
• Guide Dogs for the Blind
• Dogs used for emergency rescue work

There are many different connotations that you can adopt to ensure the information requested is visable on your dogs collar tag. For example, it is sometimes difficult to fit your whole address on a small tag, so you can put your post code and your house number. This will efficiently identify where you live.

If you wish to order a metal collar tag, please click here to see the selection of collar tags on offer.