Do It Yourself Pet Tags

A pet tag is crucial in keeping your pet safe if it runs away from home because it provides information such as your name and telephone number. However, ordering a pet tag from your vet or from a company can be expensive and take a long time. You can easily and quickly make a pet tag yourself.

  1. Scratch Tags

    • Small, blank tags are available in many places such as veterinarian offices, discount stores and craft stores. Choose a style that you like and buy one for each of your pets. Use a sharp instrument such as a needle, the tip of a ball point pen or even an electronic engraver to scratch the name of your pet, your last name and your phone number onto the tag. As long as you can read it, this tag will serve a purpose. Attach the tag securely to your pet's collar.

    Collar Tags

    • Some pets and owners do not like tags that dangle and clink together. Some owners also fear that these tags will become lost. In this case, you can opt for a collar tag . Buy your dog a collar that is light colored and made out of durable fabric. With a permanent marker, print your last name and your phone number on the collar. If there is room, also print your pet's name. Ensure that the information printed on the collar is legible.

    Tag Booths

    • Sending away for a pet tag can take time. However, many discount and pet stores offer do-it-yourself pet tag booths. When you have an extra ten minutes at a store, use a tag booth. You can purchase tags with a credit card and can choose the style of tags as well as the information on the tag. You watch as the machine creates the tags and can take these inexpensive tags home with you immediately.