ID Tags & Collars: Why Every Indoor Cat Needs One
"My cat never goes outside, so he doesn't need a collar."
We hear this all the time. But in Dhaka, accidents happen. A door is left open by a guest; a balcony net tears; a cleaner leaves a window unlatched. If your indoor cat escapes, they will be terrified and hide.
Without a collar, people will think it is a stray. With a cat collar with bell and an ID tag, it is a beloved pet.
The Power of the Bell
A cat collar with bell isn't just for looks.
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Locating them: You can hear where your cat is hiding in the house (or if they are sneaking out the door).
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Wildlife: It warns birds and lizards that a predator is coming!
The ID Tag
A simple plastic or metal tag with "Cat's Name + Your Phone Number" is the cheapest insurance you will ever buy. Microchips are great, but a tag can be read by anyone on the street immediately.
Safety First: Breakaway Collars
Always buy a "breakaway" collar. If your cat gets the collar caught on a window grill or tree branch, the buckle will snap open to prevent choking.
Summary
Don't wait until they are lost to wish you had a collar. Tag them today.