What Information to Put on a Pet ID Tag

Pet ID tags provide the necessary information to keep your pet safe if he gets lost and reunite the two of you if someone finds him. In addition to increasing the likelihood that you will see your lost pet again, it also reassures the people who find her that they are reuniting her with her real family.

  1. Pet's Name

    • Including your pet's name on his ID tag helps others comfort him if they find him lost. Pets who recognize their own names will feel better hearing a person call them by name.

    Phone Number

    • Include your most-used phone number--such as your cell phone, where you can be reached wherever you go--to aid anyone who finds your lost pet. If you feel more comfortable including all your phone numbers, do so.

    Medical Information

    • Include medications your pet is taking; it may save your pet's life to be taken to a veterinarian who can give him his medication until the person who found him can reach you.

    Your Name

    • Including your own name on your pet's ID tag will encourage trust if someone calls you with your lost pet, as he may feel better knowing he is speaking directly to the pet owner and did not reach the wrong phone number or house.

    Address

    • Some people include their home address on their pet's ID tag--no zip code necessary--as pets, if they get lost, will likely be found nearby in the neighborhood.