Pet Tattoo

This permanent identification system involves tattooing a code or number onto the dog’s skin, often inside the outer ear or on the inside of its leg. Veterinarians or trained specialists will ink the code for you.  The process is often pain-free, so your dog or cat will not suffer in any way.

In order to make your information available to anyone who finds your pet, you will need to sign up with a registry for a nominal fee. Tattoo A Pet gives information about getting your dog tattooed and provides a lifetime registry service for your convenience. They'll also help you locate someone to do the tattooing service.

You may also consider registering your pet with the National Dog Registry.

Please keep in mind, though an effective way of marking your puppy, serious thieves may disfigure or harm your dog in order to remove the tattoo. That's definitely something to think about.  And as always, we recommend that your animal always wear a collar and identification tag as a first step in preventing their loss.