Lakeside Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 After her disappearance the other day, can you believe our cat tried to flee again this morning? So, now she wears the collar. As you can tell, it isn't her favorite thing, but at least now the birds will be safer and our neighbors will know who to call when she wanders onto their porch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Ahhh...she is cute. Looks like one of mine except mine is gray/brown. I have 4 kitties and they all have collars, bells and tags. They get used to the collars pretty quickly and it is good to have that ID on them even if you microchip too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ahhh...she is cute. Looks like one of mine except mine is gray/brown. I have 4 kitties and they all have collars, bells and tags. They get used to the collars pretty quickly and it is good to have that ID on them even if you microchip too. Do they go outside? Or are the collars a precautionary measure? We've never allowed our cats out, but we think this one was allowed to roam before we got her. She is always looking for an escape! Tomorrow we get a tag and collar for the other cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Mine are both inside/outside cats. They both know where they live so they are free to come and go as they please. I don't do collars because I'm afraid of them getting caught by the neck on something and hanging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 I don't do collars because I'm afraid of them getting caught by the neck on something and hanging. That's what I'm afraid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Do they go outside? Or are the collars a precautionary measure? We've never allowed our cats out, but we think this one was allowed to roam before we got her. She is always looking for an escape! Tomorrow we get a tag and collar for the other cat! Mine are all indoor only but one in particular seems intent on escaping. She never gets far because it startles her when she gets in the front yard and comes right back but I worry. I think the collars and tags are a good precaution in case of emergencies that could cause them to get out or when they go to the vet. I don't worry about the collars being caught on something because we only use cat safe break-away collars. I know they work because occasionally we'll find one in the house minus a cat. It is good to test them though before you purchase. Edited December 30, 2008 by 2cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Mine are both inside/outside cats. They both know where they live so they are free to come and go as they please. I don't do collars because I'm afraid of them getting caught by the neck on something and hanging. Dits. Especially since we have so many barbed wire fences around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I've posted about these collar/tag combos before http://www.boomerangtags.com/store/index.php?A=S&ID=38 They're excellent. Safe, secure, but will allow a cat to slip out in an emergency. I like these for an indoor cat because I dislike the jingling of tags. For an outdoor cat, of course you need a bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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