In addition, the receipts for these tags may be required as proof of ownership if your pet is ever lost. This is for your protection so that no unscrupulous person can claim your pet. Permanent identification is now available to you and your pet in the forms of tattoos and microchip implantation. If your pet does become lost, photos used in a lost ad, on a flyer, or left at your local shelter can help identify your pet. If your dog requires more exercise, walk him on a leash.
Cats can live long, safe and happy lives completely indoors.
With a litter box, toys and a scratching post, they never need to go outside. A set routine may help someone know when would be a good time to steal your pet. Dogs should be confined at all times in a fence or in your home. Cats should be confined indoors. Animal theft is big business to unscrupulous persons who sell animals for breeding or for experimentation in laboratories.