Collars are more than just a fashion statement, they are
important because they can save your dog's life when you add an ID
tag. Identification tags are the most important item you can add
to a collar. These e little pieces of hanging metal save countless
dogs lives every day. The phone number on that tag allows someone
to return your dog to you. Even if you don't put on identification
tags, write your phone number directly on the inside of the collar
itself with a permanent marker. When people find a lost dog,
they are likely to check the dog collar first. In fact, at the
shelter, every collar is removed and checked for identification. The collar itself is often helpful in identifying
a dog. The sad thing is that probably only 1 in 10 stray dogs that
end up at the shelter are even wearing collars.