Fur Code I.D Tag Review

We are happy to be reviewing the FurCode Id Tag which is a “smart modern upgrade to the dog tag of previous generations.”  Each tag links to your personal online pet profile which allows pet owners to keep their pet’s contact, vet and care information current.  We think this is actually a great idea and another nice alternative to the Home Again tag.  Luna was microchiped at puppy-hood and we were told Penny was too, however our vet has never been able to scan Penny’s tag due to the type of scanner they use. This has always bothered me so knowing that there is another type pet identification tag out there is comforting.

How the tag works-

You enter the tag ID in a web browser and it instantly renders your Pet’s profile page, or you can scan your FurCode with a Smartphone’s QR code reader and your pet’s profile instantly displays on your smart phone.  Scanning Penny’s tag on my phone took less than twenty seconds to display.

 

How the tags are made-

FurCodes are Laser-Etched Aluminum, making them lightweight, waterproof and nearly indestructible; however I do see a little scratching on the tag due to rubbing from Penny’s other tags.  If you somehow damage or lose your tag then you can simply email FurCode and they will send you a replacement tag.

Here are some Fur Code Facts-

You do not need to you pay any monthly or annual fees as your pet’s information is stored at FurCode.com free-of-charge. The price of the FurCode ($30.00) is all you pay.

You do not need a Smartphone to have a FurCode, as you can view and update your pet’s profile by typing in the URL listed on your tag.

If you have a Smartphone then you probably have a QR Reader.

A QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response) is a specific matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) that is readable by Smartphones. Although initially used for tracking parts in vehicle manufacturing, QR codes enjoy a much broader context, including both commercial and convenience-oriented applications aimed at mobile phone users (termed mobile tagging).

Here is a neat video for you visual learners (like me) that has a groovy soundtrack to it!-

 

All in all we think these tags are a great product and we definitely think they are worth purchasing! The quality of the tag is almost perfect, the scanning of the tag works like a charm, and the website was easy to navigate through and use.

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Spots-Light Review

Luna, Penny and I would like to tell you about a really cool product we received from Spots-Lights.com. The founder (Steve) of Spots-light.com was genius enough to think of and design a line of collars and leashes that light up to provide better visibility when walking your dog(s).

Here Steve’s story…

“It was winter and very dark outside in the morning and evening during Honey’s walk times. The neighborhood did not have sidewalks in all places, so we would often walk on the road. One morning we were out for our regular walk after breakfast and it was cold and dark. We headed up the street and Honey was focused on sniffing all the same old spots along the way. From behind I saw the reflection of car lights coming up the street. This person was moving at a fair speed as it was early and they were not expecting to see anyone walking. I just happened to look back and saw the car heading right for us. I quickly jumped onto a snow bank pulling Honey along as fast as I could. We were narrowly missed. The driver realized and stopped. He was very sorry and apologized profusely saying he didn’t see us between the snow and the darkness.

A few weeks later while out on our morning walk (on a sidewalk this time), a neighbor proceeded to back out of his garage and nearly hit us walking in front of his house. Usually I am aware of people backing up and take the necessary precautions, but he caught me totally off guard. He didn’t even slow down and continued on his way to work. I recounted the incident to my wife when I arrived home and she said what else could you have done? I said “He just didn’t see us!” That evening I went out again at around 11pm for our nightly walk before bed. It was very cold and I was bundled up. Would you believe the same guy who nearly hit us in the morning backed out of the driveway again without seeing us? I couldn’t believe it!

It was at that moment I said to myself there has to be a better solution to make us more visible. So I decided to find a leash and collar that would offer us a solution to make us much safer when walking in the dark.”

I often think to myself when receiving products to review ‘why can’t’ I think of these things’? There are so many wonderful and inventive products out there and I have not managed to think of one. Anyways… these fantastic leashes and collars are made with super quality nylon and feel very comfortable as well as durable. The LED lights are crafted into the nylon and have a battery life of over 75 hours. They can be turned on and off (via a Rugged On/Off Switch) depending on your daylight situation. There are many colors to choose from and the hardware is very durable and secure.

Taking pictures of our girls wearing the collars was certainly fun! There is no doubt about the quality of the LED light as these things are bright! Now I really have no excuse for not taking my girls on evening walks!

Luna is modeling the red leash and collar set in a size large.

Penny is wearing a white leash designed for smaller dogs.

Product pictures provided by Spots-light.com

You will notice that we have added a Spots-light.com button to our sidebar. If you think this is a product that would benefit you and your dog then please make sure to visit this site! You can also visit the official Spots-light.com official YouTube page for more information and videos about the products and company.

Luna, Penny and I were all very happy to receive these products to review and truly think they are amazing and made with great quality!!

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