Sep 29, 2009

Safety First!

Today at the school yard, The Mafiosos couldn't stop congregating over something in the grass. This typically means a dead animal, so I quickly ran over to see what all the fuss was about. As I got closer, I realized that a stench was absent. That immediately ruled out my idea of a dead animal. So what in good heavens could be amusing The Mafiosos so intently?

Ahh...a dog collar! I picked it up thinking "Sweet! Second hand goods! I wonder which dog this will fit," only to realize upon closer inspection that the collar was broken. It was one of those quick-release type collars and it had broken apart in the quick-release area. I can only imagine the panic the dog owner felt when that collar broke.

So I just wanted to take a minute to be a worry-wort. Take a minute today to inspect your dog's collar(s) and make sure they are in working order. While you're there, also take a minute to take a look at your dog's tags. Are they still legible? Have they worn down from all the swaying? Perhaps it's time to get a new one with updated information?

I'm giving you an excuse to get out there and shop. ;-)

Carmela would like to add that if you're going to get a new collar, make sure it's one that has lots of attitude. She's just sayin'...


8 comments:

  1. another tip:
    If you walk your dog on his collar (not on a harness), consider putting two collars on him, both with a tag. That way, if the collar breaks or he pulls out of it, he still has some ID!

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  2. awww Carmela, we could be related somewhat.....a long lost cousin or even sibling

    come check me out
    chikisses
    coco

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  3. Carmela has the best collar ever!

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  4. I'm not going to argue with her! Looking good Carmela...

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  5. I go overboard with this stuff I think. My dogs are all microchipped (it's all current), they have their rabies tag, home ID tag, registration tag and get this -- they are registered in three cities (my mom's town since we visit there, my brother's town and my hood). They always have our hood's registration and I add the additional registration as needed. Also, if you travel with your dogs, it's wise to keep copies of their vaccines in your glove box. :)

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  6. Rockin' collar Carmela!! Momma puts my tags on a zipper pull so that when she changes my collars or harnesss, she can just unclip the tags from one and easily move to the other! =)

    Lilo

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  7. I recently replaced Daisys, I noticed just what you described Worn down tags, couldn't read the numbers anymore! I also put both home and cell phone numbers on the tags.

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