Attach an ID sticker to your cat's collar! A mark for your cat in case of emergency

Hello, this is YOKO from Poponeko!

When living with a cat, the biggest concerns are inevitably escaping or becoming lost.

What if they get out by accident? What if a major earthquake causes us to be separated? The thought of never being able to see your beloved cat again is heartbreaking just to imagine.

That is where a "cat collar" can be a lifesaver in such emergencies.

I would like to talk about how cat collars can help if your cat gets lost, what kind of preparations you should make on a daily basis, and how to use them properly.

A cat collar is a sign of a pet cat

If a cat is walking outside alone, you cannot tell at a glance if it is a stray or a pet.

However, if they are wearing a cat collar, it is clear that they are definitely a "pet cat." This prevents them from being taken in by animal shelters or animal welfare centers as strays, or from being adopted by someone else.

That is not all. A cat collar can serve as a clue, potentially leading to sighting reports of a lost cat. If they are wearing an "ID tag," the person who finds your lost cat may be able to contact you.

Since cats have a high risk of escaping, it is important to have them wear a "cat collar + ID tag" even if they are strictly indoor cats, to prepare for the unexpected.

However, some cats dislike the sound of an ID tag hitting their food bowls or other objects.

For such cats, I highly recommend our "Name Sticker." Because it is a light, soft cotton sticker, it won't bother them at all when attached to their collar. You can even apply it without your sensitive cat noticing!

Customizable with your cat's name

The text on the name sticker is custom-made.

You can include your last name or your cat's name on the top line (up to 6 characters) and your phone number on the bottom line.

▲ Kanji, hiragana, katakana, and English characters can be used.

If you are concerned about privacy when posting photos of your cat on social media, you can use a message instead of a name or phone number. For example, by writing "MICROCHIP PLEASE SCAN ME," you can let people know your cat is microchipped.

They come in a set of 6, so you can also attach them to your cat's spare collars.

Easy to attach because it's a sticker♪

Poponeko's name stickers are simply applied by pressing them onto the collar. No sewing is required, making it extremely easy.

However, since it is attached in an area that moves a lot, you might worry about it peeling off. In that case, gently ironing it will make it harder to come off.

Simply set your iron to 160–180°C and use a pressing cloth. Note that it is not suitable for heat-sensitive materials like crepe or nylon, or uneven surfaces. Please check if the material is iron-safe before applying.

The name sticker can be attached to either the front or the back of the collar. However, we recommend placing it on the front so that contact information can be seen at a glance. Some cats dislike having strangers touch them, after all.

A charm for "just in case"

Recently, more owners are having their cats wear collars as a measure against them getting lost.

I am very happy when I hear owners say, "I thought a collar wasn't necessary because my cat is strictly indoor, but I decided to have them wear one as a disaster precaution."

Escaping is a worry, but so is the possibility of being separated during a disaster. Preparing for that "what if" is the purpose of the cat collar + name sticker combination.

Although it is just a tiny sticker, I believe it acts as a charm that connects your beloved cat back to you. I hope that every lost cat finds their way home. This is a peace-of-mind item crafted with that very wish in mind.

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