Dog Gone Tags Review

I love window shopping. My process usually involves walking through a shopping mall with a latte in my hand while looking at the window displays of my favorite retail stores. I may choose to window shop as a way to pass time, get ideas for outfits that I can create at home, or to collect some inspiration for future gift giving. What I love even more (especially during this time of the year) is internet shopping. I can sit in my happy-lounge-pants while eating a bowl of ice-cream all while doing the same thing as stated above.

Just as I feel it’s every woman’s obligation to pass along information about amazing sales and such, I also feel it’s my obligation as a pet owner to share with you an amazing ‘find’ I found the other day while sitting in my happy-lounge-pants. The shop is called Doggone Tags (which you can find on ETSY orFacebook) and the designer Melissa makes custom pet Id tags out of metal that are unique and gorgeous. I don’t even remember how I came across her Facebook page, but I immediately contacted her and started talking design.

Here is Luna's sketch and final product-

Here is Penny’s sketch and final product-

I can’t wait to show you the two other tags I ordered for Tucker and Finley, but it will just have to wait until after Christmas!

Please keep in mind that I was not asked to do a review for Doggone Tags. I just simply love the craftsmen ship of the tags, my involvement in the design process, and the designer’s ability to make metal look like jewelry just simply amazing.

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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