Why are Pet Tags so important and which one should you pick?
Pet tags have long been used for an easy way to identify a pet if they become lost from their people.
You may have noticed the lost pet posts on social media groups, with someone asking "who owns this cat or dog", usually the pet doesn't have a collar, does have a collar with no tag on.
While microchipping is essential to ensure end to end identification especially for local councils and veterinarians, this doesn't help the average member of the public who will not have easy access to a scanner and or the national database, plus there are plenty of microchipped pets that aren't even owner registered! This is where pet tags come in useful.
Pet tags have also become a way for you to put something personalised on your pet which you have played a part in designing, you have chosen, it is an expression of your feelings and outward personality, as well as being
Why Laser Engraved tags?
Laser precision means straight and precise lettering. Our laser is a world class fibre laser and as powerful 120,000 red laser pointers you use to play with your cat.
Having lasered over 30,000 pet tags since our inception in 2020 we've perfected our craft and are able to laser high precision tags with over a 3000 different designs
Traditional engraving is very mechanical with strict limitations, laser engraving we can change the font and design as chosen by you!
Also because you can attach frickin' laser beams to sharks heads!
What style and material of pet tag should I choose?
It's important to remember that no pet tag will last forever, or look as good as it does when you first receive it, however some last much longer than others, and there are ways to improve longevity
If a tag is constantly rubbing against something else it will wear down more quickly i.e. the collar, or furniture, or in the case of our own cat Tuna - the gravel outside (her preferred outdoor rubbing spot).
If the tag is exposed to chemicals (external and internal flea/worming treatment, topical and internal medicines, bathing products) you may find the tag discolouring, this is completely normal.
You should always remove any collars and tags after applying flea treatment for up to 12 hours to protect them after.
- One of the oldest and trusted form of pet tags
- While a soft lightweight metal they have shown for a long time to be strong but do have their limits and will twist and snap if regularly, if abused or bitten into
- 10 different colours
- UV stabilised colours and won't rust
- Available in a huge range of shapes and designs
- Lightweight
- Biggest range of colours and designs
- If you're after style and designs, these are for you!
- Chrome and enamel shine can wear off quickly if leads and other tags rub against, resulting in a dull look
- Not recommended for pets that are known to destroy tags
- UV stabilised and won't rust
- Lightweight
- Strongest material that can be used for pet tags
- Recommended for pets that are known to destroy tags by their nature or by chewing - You can't chew bend or stainless steel
- Only comes in five colours, but plenty of different designs
- Able to made into the LUXE range
- While stainless steel doesn't have the funky colour range or designs it will last the life of your pet!
- While not a lightweight metal but is UV stabilised and won't rust, bend or break
- Brass is a contemporary metal that has been around for centuries, praised for its sophisticated charm
- Available in a range of different designs
- Also made into the LUXE range
- UV stabilised with it's natural gold colour and won't rust in salt water
- Will age over time, however can be brass polished if you wish to retail the brighter gold shine
- While it is also a harder metal, it is not as strong as stainless steel
- A new style design what comprises of a stainless steel plate and silicone band attaching directly to the collar
- Able to withstand saltwater and normal pet use
- No dangly noise or wear against the lead
- Susceptible to external chemical interference, because the tag is so close to the skin you must remove the collar for 12 hours after giving your pet internal flea/worming treatment, topical and internal medicines, bathing products (this is also recommended by most Dog Collar manufactures too!) Otherwise the black colour can fade
- Not recommended for dogs that are known to be rough with their collars as excessive rubbing or tugging on the band can result in premature wear
- Very lightweight
And don't forget, Purr. Meow. Woof. is the only company in New Zealand that laser engraves pet tags every weekday and if ordered before 2:00 pm we dispatch the same day Monday-Friday.
Random Fun Fact of the day: if you purchased a new tag everyday from Purr. Meow. Woof taking into account metals, colours, design and styles you would have a brand new tag everyday for eight and half years!
If you have any questions about which tag is right for you, please use the chat button at the bottom right of the screen