| Pets are our best friends. They are always by our | | | | The microchip will allow for your phone number and |
| sides. But in those rare occurrences that they get | | | | an emergency number for contact numbers. If you |
| lost, we want to make sure they get home fast and | | | | do not have a backup contact, ask your pet sitter if |
| safe. In Scottsdale the most common reasons pets | | | | they want to be added! |
| get loose are careless landscapers, pool cleaners, | | | | Please remember to update the tag and chip |
| meter readers, etc., that don't close the back gate | | | | information if you move or change a phone number!! |
| properly! I spend my time as a Scottsdale dog | | | | Not all dogs are lucky enough to be picked up by a |
| walker, but also as a loose dog chaser! | | | | caring Scottsdale pet sitter. If a dog is picked up by |
| It is so easy to ensure their safe return. | | | | Maricopa County Animal Care and Control and is |
| 1) ID tag. name, phone number and address. Simple. | | | | wearing an ID tag or microchip, they will hold for 5 |
| You can get these made at Walmart for $4 or at | | | | days and contact the owner. I recommend people |
| and Pet Supply store. | | | | check the pound every day for their lost pet, do not |
| 2) Microchip. Any vet will do this. If you want to save | | | | rely on them calling you. |
| money, check for microchip clinics. Pet rescue | | | | If a dog is picked up with no ID it is held as a stray |
| organizations offer clinics also. If your pets collar or | | | | and has 72 hrs to be claimed. If you are out of town |
| tag falls of, the microchip is a fail safe backup! | | | | and not even aware your pet is lost, it can be put to |
| As a Scottsdale pet sitter, I see loose dogs and cats | | | | sleep before you even have a chance to look for it, |
| everyday. I breathe a sign of relief when i see a pet | | | | if it has no form of identification on it! |
| idtag as I can call those owners right away. For pets | | | | Its up to owners to keep their pets safe, its as easy |
| that have no tag, I take them to the vet to be | | | | as a tag and microchip! |
| scanned for a microchip. | | | | |