[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 unstable lately. When the rain continues, I can't help but worry about floods.

How is the river? Will there be thunder? Many pet owners probably find themselves constantly checking the weather forecast.

Even after preparing emergency supplies for cats, I still think about what would happen if we were separated. I'd like to talk in detail about"pet ID tags" to prepare for escapes or getting lost during a disaster.

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

A cat's collar serves as an identifier that they are a "pet cat" if they escape or get lost due to a disaster.

It's a very important item that also helps when searching for a lost cat.

However, a cat collar alone isn't enough to get them back to their owner. A cat collar needs a pet ID tag.

With an ID tag, you'll surely be reunited

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

Among them, all the dogs wearing "pet ID tags" or "license tags" were reportedly reunited with their owners.

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

Some of the rescued cats wore collars, but there was no information like ID tags that could lead to their owners.

■ Percentage of Owners Identified (Dogs)

■ Percentage of Owners Identified (Cats)

*Percentage of identified owners among 699 dogs and 39 cats with some form of owner identification rescued and housed in animal relief facilities in disaster-stricken areas.

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

From this, it is clear thata collar alone is insufficient for preventing escapes and getting lost.Without apet ID tag, it would be difficult for someone who finds them to contact the owner.

When putting on a cat collar, also use an ID tag.

At Poponeko's online shop, many customers also purchasecat ID tags along with cat collars.

They are very light, so cats don't seem to mind them much when attached to their collars.

The ID tags can include the "cat's name," "owner's name," and "phone number." Of course, they are custom-made with care.

Instagram-friendly type is popular ♪

We received a request from a pet owner:

"When I post pictures of my cat on Instagram, I'm concerned about the personal information on the ID tag."

So, we decided to create an SNS-friendly ID tag! This led to the creation of our round, double-sided type ID tag.

▲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 ♪

Available in 8 colors (red, blue, pink, green, yellow, purple, grey, black) and 2 sizes (20mm, 25mm).

【Check out the product details introduced in the article】 【Double-sided type】Cat ID Tag Metal Dome MUJI Plain Round Shape Tax included ¥2,200

Enjoy coordinating with cat collars too ♪

Poponeko's ID tags are known for being "thin and light," but we also pride ourselves on their wide range of color variations.

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

▲Choose to match your cat's image!

Your cat's name can be written in Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, or English letters. The simple design makes the text easy to read.

Also popular are the "name stickers" that can be attached to the inside of the cat's collar. Made of soft cotton, they can be applied without an iron.

▲Set of 6, so also suitable for spare cat collars

We recommend using both a pet ID tag and a name sticker in case the tag comes off.

If your cat gets lost, an ID tag can help reunite you. When putting on a cat collar, please also consider an ID tag and a name sticker. We hope you'll choose an ID tag as a charm to prepare for disasters like floods and earthquakes.

【Check out the product details introduced in the article】 【Single-sided type】Cat ID Tag Metal Dome MUJI Plain Round Shape Tax included ¥1,650   【Escape/Disaster Preparedness】Cat Collar Name & Phone Number Sticker (Fabric ID Tag)

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