| One of the worst feelings a dog owner can have | | | | done for a human. The tattooing itself doesn't |
| is discovering that their dog got let out by | | | | really hurt the dog as much as it does a human |
| accident or heaven forbid was dog napped. There | | | | because they have more layers of skin, but it is |
| are a few options dog owners have to help | | | | still uncomfortable to them. The dog is more likely |
| ensure that they will be reunited with their lost | | | | to be more afraid of the sound of the tattoo gun |
| dog. However, some options are better than | | | | rather than the actually tattooing. |
| others. It is common sense to make sure that | | | | The best place to get your dog tattooed is on |
| your dog has a collar on and that they have an | | | | the inside of their leg or on their stomach. A lot |
| identification tag on it with your name and phone | | | | of dog owner' do get their dogs ears and lips |
| number. Unfortunately, dog collars can fall off or | | | | tattooed. But sadly, these can be removed if the |
| be taken off. Another option dog owners have is | | | | dog's ears are clipped and their lips are clipped. It |
| to have a microchip installed in there pet. Once | | | | is also a good idea to keep this area shaved so |
| again there are problems with this method as well. | | | | that if the dog gets separated from you, |
| If the vet or whatever facility the dog is taken to | | | | whomever finds it will be able to see the tattoo |
| does not have the machine to scan the dog then | | | | clearly. It is a common practice for owners to |
| the chip is useless. | | | | have their social security number tattooed on the |
| A very unconventional method that can be used | | | | dog but if you are uncomfortable with that you |
| to help reunite dogs and owners is tattooing. Yes, | | | | can pick out a series of numbers. Also if you get |
| this procedure may sound a little cruel but it is a | | | | your dog tattooed you need to be sure to |
| great way to mark your dog in the event you | | | | register your pet with The National Dog Registry |
| should get separated from them. In case you are | | | | or Tatoo-A-Pet at 800-TATTOOS. |
| wondering, tattooing a dog is done just like it is | | | | |