Do they ALWAYS wear their collars & ID? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

HisNameIsHarley · 02-03-2007, 04:24 AM

I work at a no-kill 501c3 dog/cat rescue and I cannot even mention the number of times that people have called in looking for their animals because at the time they lost their dog wasn't wearing their collar w/ ID. (and people who found an animal who are trying to find their owners). Whether it was because they had just gotten a bath, or they were sleeping or they don't wear a collar bc they're so small, or they simply take it off while they're home bc 'they're safe there' it doesn't really matter. Because in the end whatever the reason, 9 times out of 10 that dog (or cat) never finds his/her way home. (Note, we have also found dogs WITH collars, WITH ID tags, unfortunately the tag only included the name of the pet?! No phone number, no owner, no vet number and no rabies tag!?)

I beg you all, keep your collars w/ ID on your babies at ALL hours of the day. No more excuses!

If you worry about the hanging tags bothering their throats then go online and order a name plate that has prongs that attach directly to the collar. (drfostersmith.com - search for ID plate) I use both hanging tags and the name plate on Harleys collar and with my other dogs just to be extra safe. I have even written on the tags "Lost$$Reward$$" and entered the his microchip number and the Avid 1-800 phone number as well.

1 in 3 pets will get lost and will never be reunited with his/her family.

Basically, I'm begging everyone on this site to please keep your dogs ID on them at all times. Yes there are people who might steal your dog and intentionally remove the collar anyway but there are a lot of really nice folks out there, I've met many of them, who find dogs and who actually want desperately to return these dogs to their families but can't because of the lack of ID.

Please microchip your dog as well, we have been able to reunite dogs to their owners who had no collar at all because they had broken them off but luckily their owner had been smart enough to have them microchipped. We were also lucky enough to be able to reunite two cats with their owners after Katrina because they were microchipped.

Do it for the fuzzies! Keep them safe and at home!

And spread the word about the importance of ID to your friends because it could save a life!

Here's the link for the name plate - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

Sugar's Mom · 02-03-2007, 04:29 AM

you will have a hard time convincing most of us to collar our yorkies. when you have been on here as long as most of us, you will change your mind after you see the heartbreaking stories of them literally hanging themselves. Not because of the Id but the collar itself. Most of us use harnesses but I don't put anything on mine unless they go out where they have to have one. BUT, you made some very valid points.

Gizmo's Mom · 02-03-2007, 04:42 AM

The Giz wears his at all times. A big scare is all it took for me, he will always have id on him. Always.

LunasMomma · 02-03-2007, 05:36 AM

I tend to agree with SugarsMom, I would be scared to death that my girls would get caught up in the babygate by the collar. They chew each other's collars anyway, so they only wear them when we go bye-byes. They are both microchipped, though

HisNameIsHarley · 02-03-2007, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

you will have a hard time convincing most of us to collar our yorkies. when you have been on here as long as most of us, you will change your mind after you see the heartbreaking stories of them literally hanging themselves. Not because of the Id but the collar itself. Most of us use harnesses but I don't put anything on mine unless they go out where they have to have one. BUT, you made some very valid points.

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[QUOTE=I tend to agree with SugarsMom, I would be scared to death that my girls would get caught up in the babygate by the collar. They chew each other's collars anyway, so they only wear them when we go bye-byes. They are both microchipped, though[/QUOTE]

Collars or harnesses (which I use to walk Harley

) are both great especially when they have ID! That's why I love the name plates because you can attach them to their harnesses too. Harley has one on his 'travel harness'. That was a very good point!

Hokule'a · 02-03-2007, 06:56 AM

Thank you for the useful info, I had never heard of the name plate that attaches to the collar. I am trying to get Hoku used to her collar - it's one of those breakaway cat collars and I put it on her as soon as I get her out of her crate every morning. I do use her harness when she goes outside (which she's only done twice since she hasn't had all her shots). Will have to look into the microchip also.

woodturningcrea · 02-03-2007, 07:04 AM

We tried getting Punkin to wear a collar. She was always managing to chew at it. We talked to the vet about it and she suggested microchipping her - which we did.

YORKIEMOM2B2006 · 02-03-2007, 07:07 AM

my babies dont wear a collar, after reading about the trachea problems, I have the info on the harness which they wear when they go out. I dont even have a collar for them. they arent out unless im out with them. i am afraid to collar them and dont think I ever will.

jencar98 · 02-03-2007, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

you will have a hard time convincing most of us to collar our yorkies. when you have been on here as long as most of us, you will change your mind after you see the heartbreaking stories of them literally hanging themselves. Not because of the Id but the collar itself. Most of us use harnesses but I don't put anything on mine unless they go out where they have to have one. BUT, you made some very valid points.

I couldn't agree more. I tried many different collars for Ruby. After 3 incidents of her getting hung up on pillow fringe, an area rug and then getting it stuck in her mouth, I gave up! I personally believe tattooing is the way to go, it easily seen, permanent and no cancer scare, as with the microchip.

Hokule'a · 02-03-2007, 07:12 AM

Do they have to put them to sleep when they tattoo them? Would you wait till you're having them spayed/neutered?

Pipersmommy · 02-03-2007, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

I couldn't agree more. I tried many different collars for Ruby. After 3 incidents of her getting hung up on pillow fringe, an area rug and then getting it stuck in her mouth, I gave up! I personally believe tattooing is the way to go, it easily seen, permanent and no cancer scare, as with the microchip.

Never heard of the cancer scare with microchipping. Both my girls are chipped. Vet never told me about this, nor have I read anything on this. I'd like to though, if you have information. Thanks

jencar98 · 02-03-2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipersmommy

Never heard of the cancer scare with microchipping. Both my girls are chipped. Vet never told me about this, nor have I read anything on this. I'd like to though, if you have information. Thanks

Here is a thread where microchipping/cancer is discussed. I know many have had it done and aren't scared at all. I'm probably over-reacting, as there will probably be a study released tomorrow with new information that it doesn't cause cancer. Seems it always happens that way

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http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...crochip+cancer

HisNameIsHarley · 02-03-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

Here is a thread where microchipping/cancer is discussed. I know many have had it done and aren't scared at all. I'm probably over-reacting, as there will probably be a study released tomorrow with new information that it doesn't cause cancer. Seems it always happens that way

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http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...crochip+cancer

Thanks for the info!

I really want to get my dogs tattooed as well but am having trouble finding a tattoo clinic.. Any tips?

ARCHIE · 02-03-2007, 07:56 AM

Thank you for the info.
If Buddy were out in a yard I would be sure to have his harness on with his tags. He gets walked daily. I have never put a collar on his neck and never will. You do however make a valid point. I think wearing a collar definelty should be on dogs who go out in the yard to potty and left on larger dogs.
But yorkies get into to much mischief and I would be scared to death Buddy
would get hung up on something while I was gone. I prefer him collar free.

Carol & Buddy

jencar98 · 02-03-2007, 08:21 AM

Do they have to put them to sleep when they tattoo them? Would you wait till you're having them spayed/neutered?
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Originally Posted by HisNameIsHarley

Thanks for the info!

I really want to get my dogs tattooed as well but am having trouble finding a tattoo clinic.. Any tips?

Sorry to the OP, don't want to get off topic again. Here is some info on tattooing.

http://home.earthlink.net/~pawsreflect/tattoo.html

02-03-2007, 04:24 AM	#1
HisNameIsHarley YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,119	Do they ALWAYS wear their collars & ID? I work at a no-kill 501c3 dog/cat rescue and I cannot even mention the number of times that people have called in looking for their animals because at the time they lost their dog wasn't wearing their collar w/ ID. (and people who found an animal who are trying to find their owners). Whether it was because they had just gotten a bath, or they were sleeping or they don't wear a collar bc they're so small, or they simply take it off while they're home bc 'they're safe there' it doesn't really matter. Because in the end whatever the reason, 9 times out of 10 that dog (or cat) never finds his/her way home. (Note, we have also found dogs WITH collars, WITH ID tags, unfortunately the tag only included the name of the pet?! No phone number, no owner, no vet number and no rabies tag!?) I beg you all, keep your collars w/ ID on your babies at ALL hours of the day. No more excuses! If you worry about the hanging tags bothering their throats then go online and order a name plate that has prongs that attach directly to the collar. (drfostersmith.com - search for ID plate) I use both hanging tags and the name plate on Harleys collar and with my other dogs just to be extra safe. I have even written on the tags "Lost$$Reward$$" and entered the his microchip number and the Avid 1-800 phone number as well. 1 in 3 pets will get lost and will never be reunited with his/her family. Basically, I'm begging everyone on this site to please keep your dogs ID on them at all times. Yes there are people who might steal your dog and intentionally remove the collar anyway but there are a lot of really nice folks out there, I've met many of them, who find dogs and who actually want desperately to return these dogs to their families but can't because of the lack of ID. Please microchip your dog as well, we have been able to reunite dogs to their owners who had no collar at all because they had broken them off but luckily their owner had been smart enough to have them microchipped. We were also lucky enough to be able to reunite two cats with their owners after Katrina because they were microchipped. Do it for the fuzzies! Keep them safe and at home! And spread the word about the importance of ID to your friends because it could save a life! Here's the link for the name plate - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1 __________________ LeeAnn Harley Remember.. Dog is God Spelled Backwards

02-03-2007, 05:36 AM	#4
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I tend to agree with SugarsMom, I would be scared to death that my girls would get caught up in the babygate by the collar. They chew each other's collars anyway, so they only wear them when we go bye-byes. They are both microchipped, though __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-03-2007, 06:56 AM	#6
Hokule'a Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 4,591	Thank you for the useful info, I had never heard of the name plate that attaches to the collar. I am trying to get Hoku used to her collar - it's one of those breakaway cat collars and I put it on her as soon as I get her out of her crate every morning. I do use her harness when she goes outside (which she's only done twice since she hasn't had all her shots). Will have to look into the microchip also. __________________ Eva and her keikis: Hokule'a, Kalani & Pi'ilani

02-03-2007, 07:04 AM	#7
woodturningcrea YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 260	We tried getting Punkin to wear a collar. She was always managing to chew at it. We talked to the vet about it and she suggested microchipping her - which we did. __________________ Alexis, David and Punkin

02-03-2007, 07:07 AM	#8
YORKIEMOM2B2006 Owned by 3 furbabies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Reading, Pennsylvania Posts: 2,546	my babies dont wear a collar, after reading about the trachea problems, I have the info on the harness which they wear when they go out. I dont even have a collar for them. they arent out unless im out with them. i am afraid to collar them and dont think I ever will. __________________ Elaine, mom to 2 Yorkies Peanut & Dixie

02-03-2007, 04:29 AM	#2
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	you will have a hard time convincing most of us to collar our yorkies. when you have been on here as long as most of us, you will change your mind after you see the heartbreaking stories of them literally hanging themselves. Not because of the Id but the collar itself. Most of us use harnesses but I don't put anything on mine unless they go out where they have to have one. BUT, you made some very valid points.

02-03-2007, 04:42 AM	#3
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	The Giz wears his at all times. A big scare is all it took for me, he will always have id on him. Always.

02-03-2007, 07:12 AM	#10
Hokule'a Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 4,591	Do they have to put them to sleep when they tattoo them? Would you wait till you're having them spayed/neutered? __________________ Eva and her keikis: Hokule'a, Kalani & Pi'ilani

02-03-2007, 07:56 AM	#14
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Thank you for the info. If Buddy were out in a yard I would be sure to have his harness on with his tags. He gets walked daily. I have never put a collar on his neck and never will. You do however make a valid point. I think wearing a collar definelty should be on dogs who go out in the yard to potty and left on larger dogs. But yorkies get into to much mischief and I would be scared to death Buddy would get hung up on something while I was gone. I prefer him collar free. Carol & Buddy