Over the years since I began Dogs With Blogs, I have received a lot of emails from people with all kinds of weird and wonderful new ideas. I recently heard from Furcode.com about their High Tech Pet ID Tags, and this is one idea I really want to get behind. I think its a great product!
Now, I really cant take anything away from Micro Chipping, because it is always with the dogs. Even if the dog slips its collar off, they can still be identified. I do now however see Micro Chipping as a secondary or “Back Up” means of identification. For INSTANT pet identification (with no need to take the animal to a vet or shelter to have the chip read) you cant beat FurCode.com High Tech Pet ID Tags.
My initial thought on the QR Code was that it might not mean anything to a “non-techie” person, but it is definitely a technology that is going to grow and become more main stream, no doubt. What I really like about these tags is the unique web address that comes with every tag. Once you receive the tag, you log in to your web page, and you can type in ALL your dogs details. Now, if your doggy busts out, whoever finds them can look at their web page, and contact you IMMEDIATELY.
Now, you might be thinking “doesn’t an ordinary dog tag do that?”, and the answer is yes, but that’s all it does. What if your doggy is hurt, and needs vet attention, but is allergic to specific medication? By logging on to the dogs web page, the person who finds it knows instantly not only who owns the dog, but who it’s vet is, allergies, dietary needs, medications, conditions, vaccinations, and a swag of other important information that can keep your doggy safe and alive.
What if your phone breaks? Or you are out of town? If your pooch is wearing a Furcode Tag when he/she escapes, you can ALSO be contactable via your Mobile/Cell, alternate phone numbers, email, Facebook and Twitter! Imagine trying to jam all of that onto a regular tag!
The best part about this, its just SO easy to update. No forms, fees, trips to the vet, just log in to your online account and make the changes – simple!
If you have an iPhone, I can’t recommend “Scan” QR Code Reader highly enough. Its free, simple, and just works! You can check it out on iTunes HERE or on QR Code City’s web site HERE.
Check out FurCode.com HERE.
I have recently got my dog a furcode tag. I like the extra security blanket of having the easy identification of my lucky.
I have the fur code for my dog Scooby, this is the best idea ever,and the best $20 I ever spent on my pet. Good job!