Registering for a dog licence in your municipality does more than you'd think. Obviously, it's one of the primary tools that your local animal services team uses to trace lost pets back to their registered owners. But licence registration fees are also the primary source of funding to care for all animals in municipal care.

Besides the fact that no one really wants rabies (i.e. the tag that shows up to date vaccination info), ensuring that a dog's ID tag includes vet clinic's information is critical in the event of an injury. As the front-line of emergency care, their access to a dog's medical history could drastically increase positive outcomes.

Well, we all want to know who's being a good dog, right?? While that's true, the most basic information on a dog tag (in addition to their name) will be the owner's emergency contact information. Ensuring that this info is correct and the most effective way to reach someone in the household is the easiest solve to most situations.

Microchips are useful as they provide proof of ownership once scanned. But it requires a scanner available at shelters or vets, which may take 2-5 days once taken in by a vet or animal control. Every minute feels like an hour when your dog is lost, and a complete set of ID can get your bestie back home no matter who their potential rescuer is.