Digital pet ID tags
A company called Pets-911.com has come up with an innovative yet simple device—a digital pet ID system which almost anyone can use, and which doesn’t require special scanners, or professional implantation. The device is simply a USB flash drive which contains your pet’s information, and is then worn around the neck in a special collar/pouch (called a “pet wallet"). The flash drive can store contact information, medical history, and photos, and you can register with an optional online database for even greater information access. The pet ID system can be used as a backup to a conventional microchip and ID tag, as we can probably never have “too much” lost pet protection. If you don’t consider yourself too “tech savvy”, the manufacturer offers programming assistance for a small fee. The company’s website still needs a little work and it can be a bit confusing, but I think this is a great product with wonderful potential.
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