Hand Stamped Pet ID Tag

Obviously microchipping is the most high-tech solution for animal identification these days. Microchips mean that most stories of lost animals can have a happy ending, even in cases when the collar is lost or removed. But that doesn't mean that collar tags are obsolete - on the contrary, an easily readable tag can be the best tactic for getting your dog or cat back as soon as possible. Someone coming across your pet on a city sidewalk wouldn't have a microchip reader, of course, and if the animal doesn't have tags, they might assume that it's just a stray.

So if your pet is ever outside, tags are a great idea. You can buy standard tags pretty much anywhere, but I like ones that have a little bit of an individual look about them. Etsy is a great place to find handmade items, of course, and AoDesigns make a lovely copper pet tag that has all the charm you would expect from a custom piece. Best of all, it doesn't cost any more than a mass-produced tag, so for the same price as a retail tag, you can have one that is unique to you and your pet.

This tag is 20 gauge copper, hand stamped with your pet's name and your phone number. But there's a lovely added touch: a pewter paw print charm dangling from a sterling silver jump ring. The jump ring is soldered, so you don't have to worry about it getting lost or swallowed. The whole thing is very durable as well as adorable, a very fashionable way to protect your pet.

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