Did you know that nearly eight million pets end up in animal shelters each year, and that 75 percent are euthanized? I can’t stand the thought of someone’s beloved pet cat going missing and the sheer panic her owners must feel. If this ever were to happen to you, there’s a new service that could greatly increase the chances of finding your lost pet. IDtag.com is a nationwide (US and Canada), 24/7 interactive network for recovering lost pets and reuniting them with their families. You simply purchase one of their stylish ID tags for your pet to wear, and subscribe to the service (first 6 months are free, $9.95 per year to renew, $1.99 activation fee). Each tag comes with a unique “pet social security number” that you register at ID tag.com. If your pet goes missing, call the IDtag.com phone center or logon at IDtag.com and an instantaneous lost pet alert is automatically broadcast to shelters and rescue organizations within 50 miles of your pet’s last know location. IDtag.com’s network includes 15 thousand shelters and rescue organizations who will immediately be on the lookout for your pet.
When you initially register your ID tag, you can also upload photos of your pet and other information including veterinary records and owner contact info, which can be useful in an emergency. When your pet is found, operators at IDtag.com, who are on call 24/7, will immediately contact you on up to 6 different phone numbers.
The differences between using IDtag.com and a pet microchip include the following:
- ID tag is clearly visible
- Lower cost than microchips
- Non-invasive, no implants
- Automatic alert system to network of shelters and rescue organizations
- Easy to update pet info online
- No microchip reader needed
ENTER TO WIN A LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION!
IDtag.com is offering a cat ID tag and a lifetime subscription to one lucky Moderncat reader! To enter please leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing on February 26. One entry per person. The service is only available in the US and Canada.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Great idea! I like that it’s non-invasive. I’d love for my cat to have this safety feature added to his collar.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
I love the idea behind this product. I just need to convince my furry beloved friend Sam that he needs to wear a collar. He’s such a rebel!
February 20th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
This is SO cool (and much needed!). I am always scared that my indoor kitties might get out. :[
February 20th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
My pooch Sierra could use this!
February 20th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
These tags are so cute and would love to have.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
thats swell. i would get them for my two cats.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Wow, what a terrific idea. I can’t imagine losing one of our two, I would definitely just freak out.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
great!
February 20th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Awesome idea, my only fear is if I lost my cat how easy she’d weasel out of her collar.
February 20th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Cute tags, and this is is a great idea for microchipped or non-chipped cats.
February 20th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
My babies need new tags!!
February 20th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Rescue a stray. Give them a loving furever home. Always keep ID on your animals, whether they stay indoors or out.
February 20th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Wow, this is a great idea. I don’t know what I would do if one of my boys got lost.
February 20th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Of 11 cats I only have 1 that insists that he be allowed to go outside. I would be devestated if he didn’t come home. This would be great for Newkie.
February 21st, 2010 at 12:28 am
Cute tags, too bad my kitties are already microchopped and tattooed
February 21st, 2010 at 12:40 am
Oh my goodness, this is such an awesome idea!
February 21st, 2010 at 2:03 am
I’ve never bothered to get my pets microchipped because for one, out here the scanners are rarely used and when they are they are used incorrectly or they people using them don’t account for the chip moving, which they do with time.
This seems like a great system. No system is fool proof though so I don’t see anything wrong with both tagging and microshipping just to cover all bases.
I have a cat here that loves trying to sneak past the humans through the door lol so this would be great for him.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:39 am
I don’t know if I would give it to one of them or all. To pick…
February 21st, 2010 at 6:56 am
Looks like a very useful service!
February 21st, 2010 at 7:02 am
My kitties could seriously use these ID tags. Onyx is a sneaky boy who likes to run out the door and explore on his own, especially since he’s not allowed to do this. Tortilla loves her home and never strays far from it, but if something scared her, she might run off in the wrong direction and get lost. Their current form of ID could get damaged if they were caught outside in foul weather and would no longer be readable… plus their ID holders are not nearly as cute!
February 21st, 2010 at 7:16 am
What a wonderful idea. This is the best gift anyone could win.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:21 am
Neato idea!
February 21st, 2010 at 8:05 am
Great idea!
February 21st, 2010 at 8:06 am
wow this is cool. would love it.
February 21st, 2010 at 8:24 am
Great idea. Very reasonable price and they’re very stylish. Love it!
February 21st, 2010 at 8:44 am
What a great idea! The tags are very cute.
February 21st, 2010 at 9:30 am
What an awsome service for pet owners!
February 21st, 2010 at 9:45 am
Great idea but I’d still microchip. What happens if they lose their collar?
February 21st, 2010 at 10:08 am
I would love to have this service, I just hope I never need it!
February 21st, 2010 at 10:14 am
Those are spiffy id tags. Gotta get the pink kittah!
February 21st, 2010 at 10:18 am
Although I never let my cat outside without a harness and leash (if I can help it) I would love to have one of these… I may let him run around the back yard a bit more! Thankfully he is afraid of cars so would probably stay out of the road, but the few times he has escaped my clutches, he has hid under the neighbor’s porch and attempted to make himself irretrievable. An ID tag like this one would give me a little more peace of mind, and him a little more freedom.
February 21st, 2010 at 10:34 am
This is an amazing idea.
February 21st, 2010 at 10:53 am
GREAT IDEA! Love it, Love it, Love it !!!!
February 21st, 2010 at 11:20 am
Love the pink kitty tag! This is a good idea. Do they give you a list of the shelters they will contact?
February 21st, 2010 at 11:37 am
Sounds like a great system! I have 5 indoor only kittens (all under one year) and I am always worried that one will slip out (in fact, that happened recently, but was noticed right away, thank goodness!).
February 21st, 2010 at 12:12 pm
We are both indoor cats, but every once in a while, we figure out a way to escape…this device could be our safe back home return ticket …!!!
February 21st, 2010 at 1:19 pm
This is SUCH a sensible system. My cats are both indoor cats, but both have managed to wiggle their way outside once in a while when an unsuspecting guest walked through the door. Go, IDtag.com!
February 21st, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Very cool.
February 21st, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Everyone needs tags!
February 21st, 2010 at 1:35 pm
This is great. all my cats are indoor however if they did get out this would help me find them.
February 21st, 2010 at 2:42 pm
very cool tags would love to win one for my gunner who always trys to excape
February 21st, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Great idea. My kitty got out once and it was the most horrible experience ever. She is very shy so she would have never of gone up to anyone. Thank goodness she came home the next morning at 5 am..right as I was looking outside the window, checking the trap and looking for her. I never want to go through that again!
February 21st, 2010 at 5:32 pm
This really is a must have!
February 21st, 2010 at 5:52 pm
So worth the peace of mind! Especially if Tubby finds the storm drain escape route again…
February 21st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
This is wonderful! I have had 3 cats go missing in 4 years by slipping out the door and not finding their way home. We tried hard to find them but had no luck. I am sure they would be with me now if I had ID tag. We are very careful with the 3 cats and 2 dogs we have now but it would a great relief to recieve a gift like this for them. Thank you!
February 21st, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Nice option!
February 21st, 2010 at 6:27 pm
great idea! my kitties are inside but if they ever jump fence this could be very useful and a little ease of mind
February 21st, 2010 at 7:28 pm
I take Kinipela a lot of places with me. Always on a harness. But you NEVER know!!! So i want to be safe. She also has IBS so if lost she will get very very sick. Proper Id is very important to me so i’m glad to see this as a giveaway!
February 21st, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I was never a big fan of the implants for my boys and though they are indoor cats, there is always the concern that they may walk out as we’re walking in. I love the idea of something that is attractive, useful, and in these times, cost effective. Love this idea.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:56 pm
This seems like a great service. Our local shelter has the microchip but with two indoor cats it seems a little much. This is just a better ID tag.