New Albany Animal Shelter

A collar and ID tag are your first line of defense against losing your pet. They are the universal symbol that your pet has a home and family. The person who finds your pet might not even be aware of the other forms of ID like microchips or tattoos. Therefore, your pet should always be wearing a collar with ID whenever it’s safe to do so. ID tags are relatively inexpensive and can be obtained at pet stores and even online.

Space on an ID tag is usually limited to 2-4 lines of text, so choose your information carefully! Some key items to consider include: your dog’s name, your phone number(s) with area code, and your address.

Collars can fall off and tags can break, leaving your pet without ID. That’s why they should have permanent backup identification as well. A microchip is a fantastic option that typically costs between $25 and $50 including the one-time registration fee. Microchips are quite small, about the size of a grain of rice, and are implanted between your pet’s shoulder blades. The procedure is much like a vaccine injection – quick and almost painless. Once the chip is in place, your pet has a lifelong and internationally recognized method of identification!

There are GPS smart collars that allow you to track your pet’s location with an app on your phone, tags with QR codes that can be scanned with a cellphone camera, and even personalized collars with important information engraved. 

Whatever form of ID you choose, ensure that your pet is safe and secure this holiday weekend!

Nola is a senior gal who’s looking to spend her golden years in a nice home with a loving family. Despite her size, she is a gentle giant who has never once met a stranger. She was surrendered to The New Albany Floyd County Animal Shelter when her previous owner could no longer care for her. She spent her days lounging in the back yard and would occasionally come inside. Nola is a Shepherd mix whose coat is prone to matting and needs regular grooming to stay her beautiful self. She doesn’t seem to mind hanging out with dogs who are as calm and laid back as she is. She has lived with young children before and her previous owner said she was wonderful with them. Nola is a sweet and affectionate lady who quickly stole the hearts of everyone at the shelter. She’s already spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $80 plus applicable licensing fees. If you are interested in meeting Nola please visit nafcanimalshelter.org to fill out an adoption application.