HOW PET ID TAGS WORK
These smart devices reunite owners with their animal companions
WORDS AILSA HARVEY
Small microchips implanted under a pet’s skin can be scanned to display digital information about an animal and its owner
No matter how much an owner adores their pet and takes precautions to keep them safe, it’s still very common for animals to go missing. When this happens, it can be distressing for both pet and owner. Some of the main reasons for a pet getting lost include fear or anxiety, curiosity, hunting and mating instincts.
An owner only has to look away for a short time before completely losing track of their pet. Even if they spot them chasing something into the distance, dogs are often much faster than their owners, leaving them helpless. Meanwhile, cats, which don’t require supervision and typically do their own thing, may leave an area they know well and struggle to return home.