I wanted to bump this thread back up. Everyone gets a little anxious when the weather starts getting nice. It only takes a second for something to happen so please please please think safety first. This is the time of year that most things happen because we have not been thinking about them during the cold months. Motorcyclist have more accidents due to oil and sand on the roads as well as drivers not being as cautious looking out for them. Pets are more inclined to dart out the door to enjoy the sunshine and night air. More people with bad intentions are out and about looking to take advantage of innocent people. Keep safety in mind at all times. Take steps to ensure your own safety as well as those around you.
Please keep an I.D. tag on your pet on a break away collar. This could be the easiest way of having your baby returned to you should someone a couple blocks away find them.
Microchips are not foolproof so please don't fully rely on them. They may not be able to be read at your local shelter or vets office. Read more on this subject here at the HSUS.
Microchips: Common Questions | The Humane Society of the United States
Before microchips came into the picture tattoo's were used more frequently. Does anybody have any knowledge of this?
Keep a current picture of your pet just as you would for your children in case you need to make flyers.
It is recommended to have more than one way to identify your pet. Nothing is full proof but the odds of getting your pet back are increased by using more than one method.