so yesterday i HAD to go buy doggie treats....stretch was driving me nuts b/c he didnt have any for a couple days, and he'd follow me to the kitchen everytime i opened the pantry or fridge....
so anyways, i had to go to petco, and hit the 'doggie bar'.....when i walked in they had their little table with clearance and mgr's specials, and i saw this pet ID collar....we had wanted to get him chipped, but it's not in our budget right now....but there it was! a collar with a usb flash, for $11, normally $44.....and we love it! it stores vet and contact info, personality and favorite foods/snacks, shot records, etc....as well as pictures.....and the cool thing(1 i was hesitant about), it has a password protector, so if someone does find him, they can't just edit the info...the PW makes the info "read only material"......of course, that doesnt mean that someone couldnt just throw it away, but heck if they have a chip, who's to say they have to take him to a vet or shelter?
but i just thought i'd share that, for people who'd like a chip and can't afford it, or don't like the idea of the chip in general....
also, it's a 9.99/yr fee, that allows his info to be stored on the site's database, where if the usb is gone or unreadable, a vet or anyone can get onto the site, type in the serial number located on the collar, and get his info, and he can be home again!!!