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 worries are still escaping and getting lost.

What if they escape by some chance? What if we get separated in a big earthquake? Never being able to see your beloved cat again... Just thinking about it is painful.

In such an emergency, a "cat collar" can be very useful.

I'd like to talk about how a cat collar can help if your cat gets lost, what preparations you should make in advance, and how to use a cat collar.

Cat collars mark domestic cats

Even if your cat is walking outside alone, at first glance, it's hard to tell if it's a stray cat or a pet cat.

However, if they are wearing a cat collar, it is unmistakably clear that they are a "pet cat." They won't be taken to a public health center or animal welfare center as a stray, or adopted by another family.

That's not all. The cat collar might provide a clue, leading to sightings of your lost cat. If they are wearing a "pet ID tag," you might even receive contact from someone who found your lost cat.

Since cats have a high risk of escaping, it's important to prepare for any eventuality, even for indoor-only cats, by having them wear a "cat collar + pet ID tag."

However, some cats dislike the sound of a pet ID tag hitting their food bowl or other objects.

For such cats, we recommend "name labels". These light and soft cotton labels can be attached to the cat collar without the cat even noticing. You can attach them to sensitive cats without them realizing it (?).

Customizable with your cat's name

The text for the name label is custom-made.

The top line can include the owner's surname or the cat's name, up to 6 characters, and the bottom line can include a phone number.

▲ Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, and English letters can be used.

Concerned about personal information when uploading photos of your cat to social media...? In such cases, you can also include a message instead of a name or phone number. For example, if you include "MICROCHIP PLEASE SCAN ME," you can convey that a microchip is implanted.

It comes in a set of 6, so you can attach it to spare cat collars as well.

Easy to attach because it's a sticker!

Poponeko's name labels are simply peel-and-stick onto the collar. There's no need to sew, making it very easy.

However, since it's attached to an area that moves frequently, you might worry about it coming off. In such cases, gently ironing it will make it more resistant to peeling.

Set the iron temperature to 160-180℃ and iron with a pressing cloth. However, it is not suitable for heat-sensitive materials such as crepe or nylon, or uneven materials. Please check if the material can be ironed.

The name label can be attached to both the front and back of the collar. However, it's recommended to attach it to the front so that contact information is immediately visible. Some cats dislike being touched by strangers...

A charm for emergencies

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

I'm very happy to hear comments like, "I thought a cat collar wasn't necessary because my cat is an indoor-only cat, but I decided to put one on for disaster preparedness."

Escaping is a concern, but getting separated during a disaster is also worrying. The preparation for such "what-ifs" is a cat collar + name label.

Though it's just a small sticker, I believe it's like a charm that connects beloved cats and their owners. My wish is for all lost cats to return home. It's a reassuring item imbued with that wish.

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