As the new year begins, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect, recharge and make positive changes. Not just for ourselves but for our pets too. While we often think about resolutions for health or being more organised, it’s equally important to prioritise your pet’s safety and wellbeing.

One small but significant step you can take is ensuring your pet’s ID tag is up to date. Over the course of a year, so much can change: contact details, addresses, even your pet’s medical needs. Keeping their ID tag current is a simple way to provide peace of mind and ensure they can always find their way back to you if needed.

In this blog, we’ll explore why updating your pet’s ID tag should be at the top of your new year checklist

Why Updating Your Pet’s Tag Matters

Updating your pet’s tag should be a key priority for the new year, especially if you’ve had your tag for a long period of time. There are several things that you should look out for to know if your furry friend is ready for a change of tag, and we will explore these below:

Accurate Contact Information: If you’ve had any major changes to your own personal details, such as a change of phone number, address, or even a change of name, this should be clearly legible on your pet’s tag. 

Worn / Damaged Tags: Don’t take chances when it comes to your pet’s tags, if their existing tags are worn, or damaged, the likelihood is that you need to change the tag. With tired out tags comes a potential lack of legibility, which may result in a longer reunion should your dog go missing.

Including Updated Medical Needs: If your pet has developed a health condition or requires specific medication, it’s worth including this information on their tag. For example, adding “needs medication” can alert anyone who finds your pet to act quickly and responsibly.

Legal Obligations in the UK: As of The Control of Dogs Order 1992, dogs in the UK are legally required to wear an up to date tag with the owner’s name and address on the tag, while in a public domain.

Ensure Your Next Tag Lasts

If the tags you’re buying are poor quality and don’t seem to last, it may be time for an upgrade. Tags that get damaged or lose legibility quickly can be frustrating, so investing in a higher-quality option is a sensible move. Opt for tags that are deeply engraved, rather than laser etched, to ensure your information remains legible. 

Each pet is different, and we recognise this, it’s important to find the right tag that matches your furry friend and their lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to keep your cat safe on their adventures, or find a tag built to endure your pup’s intense lifestyle, we’ve got you covered. 

If you’re looking for quality tags, designed with exceptional durability, and long lasting legibility, check out our range of brass tags, or reinforced tags. With plenty of designs, and different ranges for you to choose from, you’re bound to find the tag that matches your pet’s character, and style. 

We craft our tags from high quality brass, featuring deep mill engraving for long lasting legibility. These beautiful tags feature the engraving on the front, and back of the tag, with your design / choice of wording on the front, and your details on the back. Our tags also come included with unlimited engraving, meaning you can choose your choice of wording at no extra cost.

Summary

Whilst it is a legal requirement that your dog is wearing a tag with your name and address on, it is also a reassurance to know that your dog can be reunited quickly should they go missing. 

So go out and explore, we’d love to see what you and your dog gets up to in 2025!

If you’re in need of a new tag, click here to explore our ranges.