National Pet ID week starts Saturday and runs through Friday, April 23. This event helps owners make sure their pets’ identification is up to date. Collar tags and microchips offer the best chances for pets to be returned to their owners if they get separated, according to the ASPCA.
Source: National Band and Tag Company, Link. Vets recommend every pet owner prepare for a lost pet. Even the most well-behaved cats and dogs can get lost, run off unexpectedly or get separated from their owners.
INSIGHTS: There’s plenty of time to develop social media messages about pet ID for next week. Use every day to tout the benefits of all forms of pet ID.