[Disaster preparedness for cats] Attach an ID tag to your beloved cat in case it escapes or gets lost

Hello, this is YOKO from Poponeko!

The weather has been quite unstable lately. When the rain continues, I can't help but worry about flood damage.

"What’s the river like?" "Will there be thunder?" Many cat owners probably find themselves unable to take their eyes off the weather forecast, just like I do.

Even if you’ve prepared disaster relief supplies for your cat, you naturally worry about the possibility of being separated. I would like to talk in detail about "ID tags" to prepare for cases of running away or getting lost during a disaster.

A collar alone isn't enough to get them home...

A cat's collar serves as a sign that they are an "owned cat" if they run away or get lost due to a disaster.

It is an incredibly important item that also helps when looking for a lost cat.

However, a collar alone cannot bring them back to their owner... A cat collar must have an ID tag.

With an ID tag, you can surely be reunited

This is based on an example from the Great East Japan Earthquake. As you all know, many dogs and cats were rescued after being separated from their owners.

Among them, it is said that all the dogs wearing "ID tags" or "license tags" were able to return to their owners.

However, most of the dogs that only wore collars were unable to find their owners.

Some of the rescued cats were wearing collars, but it is said that none of them had ID tags or anything that could connect them to their owner's information.

■ Percentage of owners identified (Dogs)

■ Percentage of owners identified (Cats)

*Percentage of identities determined for 699 dogs and 39 cats, among pets sheltered at animal rescue facilities in the disaster area, that were wearing some form of owner identification.

*Compiled from the Ministry of the Environment's "Record of Disaster Animal Response in the Great East Japan Earthquake."

This shows that a collar alone is insufficient as a measure against running away or getting lost. Without an ID tag, it is difficult for someone who finds the pet to contact the owner.

Add an ID tag when you put on a cat collar

In the Poponeko online shop, many people purchase a cat collar ID tag together with their cat collar.

They are very lightweight, so cats don’t seem to be bothered by them when attached to their collars.

You can include the "cat's name," "owner's name," and "phone number" on the ID tag. Of course, it's made to order, and we craft each one with great care.

The Instagram-friendly type is popular!

We received this request from a cat owner:

"I’m concerned about the personal information on the ID tag when I post photos of my cat on Instagram."

"Let’s create an ID tag that's suitable for social media!" That’s how the round, double-sided ID tag was born.

▲ Only the cat's name on the front

▲ Owner's name and phone number on the back

Since the owner's personal information is on the back, it’s perfect for privacy protection on social media! It’s very popular.

You can choose from a total of 8 colors (red, blue, pink, green, yellow, purple, gray, black) and 2 sizes (20mm, 25mm).

[Check the details of the product featured in this article] [Double-sided] Metal Dome ID Tag for Cats, MUJI Plain, Round, ¥2,200 (tax included)

Enjoy coordinating with the cat collar too!

Poponeko’s ID tags are well-regarded for being "thin and light," but we also pride ourselves on our wide color variety.

It’s fun to match them to your cat’s personality or coordinate them with the color of their collar.

▲ Choose one that suits your cat's image!

You can have your cat's name engraved in Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, or English characters. The design is simple, making the text easy to read.

We also have popular "Name Stickers" that can be attached to the inside of the cat collar. They are made of skin-friendly cotton and can be attached even without an iron.

▲ Comes in a set of 6, perfect for spare collars

In case the ID tag comes off, we recommend using a name sticker in addition to the tag.

If your cat gets lost, an ID tag will help you reunite. Once you put on a collar, please add an ID tag and a name sticker. I would be very happy if you chose our ID tags as a charm to prepare for natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.

[Check the details of the products featured in this article] [Single-sided] Metal Dome ID Tag for Cats, MUJI Plain, Round, ¥1,650 (tax included) [Running away/Disaster Prevention] Name/Phone Number Sticker for Cat Collars (Cloth ID Tag)

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