What to put on a pet ID tag

When choosing what to put on a pet ID tag, focus on the most important information and make it easy to read.

1. Phone Number

It’s crucial to have more than one phone number in case you miss a found call. A cell phone number is best, especially if you’re out looking for your pet. If you only respond to texts, you can add “Text [number].”

FoundCall gives you a special phone number and a unique ID for your pet. If someone finds your pet and calls the number, they enter the ID, and we contact the first person on your list. If they don’t answer, we try the next person, and so on - making sure someone is always notified when your pet is found.

For the best protection, we recommend adding your special phone number and ID to your pet’s collar, microchip, and anything else they carry.

2. Pets Name

Avoid putting your dog’s name on their ID tag. Many experts recommend this to prevent someone from using the name to lure your pet away. Your contact information should always come first. If space is limited, prioritize that.

3. Microchip Status

If your pet is microchipped, include “I’m microchipped” or “Microchipped.” This can help discourage thieves and increase the chances of a reunion if your pet’s ID tag is lost.

Updating your Microchip

Keeping your pets microchip information updated is vital.

To change your pet's microchip information, you need to contact the microchip database company where the chip is registered and update your contact details with them. This can usually be done online or over the phone, and may require a small fee depending on the company.

Key points to remember:

1. Find the database:
   You need to know which microchip database your pet is registered with to update their details.
2. Contact details:
   If you've moved house or changed your phone number, update these details with the database.
3. Vet assistance:
   If you don't know your pet's microchip number, your vet can scan the chip to retrieve it.

Replacing your microchip information with a FoundCall special number and ID code means you'll never have to update the chip again.

How to use our QRCode

QR Codes might seem complicated, but they’re actually easy to use. Most smartphones will automatically detect a QR Code when you open the camera app.

You can print out our QR Code to attach to your pet’s harness and have it engraved on their ID tag.

When someone scans your FoundCall QR Code, it will instantly dial your special number and enter your pet’s ID code.

Unlike other companies, our QR Code keeps your personal contact details private and doesn’t expose them online.

IMPORTANT: Don’t rely only on a QR Code for your pet’s ID. Not everyone may be comfortable scanning it, and some QR Code pet tags require the finder to have a data connection. This means they won’t work in areas with poor or no phone reception, like rural spots or remote hiking trails.