The Journal

Everything we have learned about tags, engraving and getting pets home — written between orders.

Close-up of a brass tag engraved with a name and phone number

EngravingMar 4, 20266 min read

10 things to put on your dog's tag

Name and number is the baseline. Here is what the next four lines should say — and the three things you should never engrave.

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Veterinarian scanning a dog for a microchip

SafetyFeb 19, 20267 min read

Microchip vs ID tag: both matter

A chip needs a scanner and a clinic. A tag needs a neighbor with a phone. Most pets get home because of the second one.

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Measuring tape beside tags in two sizes

SizingFeb 2, 20265 min read

How to measure for the perfect tag

Collar width, pet weight and how much text you need. A two-minute check that stops the most common reorder.

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Cat wearing a breakaway collar with a small tag

CatsJan 21, 20266 min read

Cats and collars: safety first

Why every cat collar should break away, how light a tag needs to be, and how to get an indoor cat used to wearing one.

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Three tags engraved in serif, sans serif and script fonts

EngravingJan 8, 20264 min read

Engraving fonts, explained

Classic, Modern or Script — which one stays readable at arm's length, and which one is worth it on a 0.8in cat tag.

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Happy dog reunited with its owner on a porch

StoriesDec 12, 20258 min read

Lost dog, found in 4 hours: a story

Rosie slipped her lead on a hike near Barton Creek. What happened next is the reason we started making tags.

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