PETTATS IDs Can Help Lost Animals Get Home Quicker

Did you know that one in three pets will become lost during their lives? Thanks to a dog owner in Arizona who thinks outside the box, pets can be found much easier through a new online ID service called Pet Tat’s Record Keeping.

Many great ideas turn into inventions when people look for solutions in their own lives. That’s precisely what happened when Stephanie Seipel of Surprise, AZ, invented PETTATS more than 13 years ago. When Seipel’s beloved dog Charlie was microchipped in 2009, it led to a rare infection followed by emergency surgery to remove the device.

“When my own dog couldn’t have a chip, that’s when I began thinking about making another type of universal collarless ID (a Tattoo-able type) that would be both safe and non-invasive,” Seipel said. “So, I created the PETTATS and I decided to try them out on my own pets (Josie and Charlie) and our friends’ pets, too, to see if they would work. They did, and people love them,” Seipel explained. “Finally, I took a few more years to iron out the details and to create the Pet Tat’s unique Online Record Keeping System that works together with the IDs, and well, as they all say—the rest is history.

Seipel’s company Pet Tat’s Record-Keeping is currently an affordable online pet record-keeping service specializing in the identification of lost animals whose mission is the recovery of lost pets. When pet owners purchase a PETTATS ID, they are automatically assigned a unique personalized identification number connected to an online ID service. The pet’s ID, with owner information is then always available online day or night, protecting that animal if they ever get lost.

 If a lost pet is found wearing a PETTATS ID, the rescuer simply goes online to pettats.com, enters the animal's identification number, and is instantly able to view the pet's emergency contact information, photos and other relevant data. This efficiently helps the rescuer to identify the animal quickly and contact the owner immediately! In most cases, the animal’s owner is reached within a few hours of the pet's disappearance. Now, bringing your beloved pet home has never been easier, thanks to the company Pet Tat’s!!

In addition to dogs and cats, PETTATS IDs are currently being used by a variety of animals such as lizards, turtles, snakes, donkeys, horses, bunnies etc. The Pet Tat’s Record Keeping Services offers several types of ID options, such as tattoos, tags, collars and harnesses to name a few. Seipel is also improving on a newer PETTATS ID Ring, that is very useful for birds and smaller animals that cannot wear tattoo-able ID’s.

The American Humane Association estimates over 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the U.S. every year. Fortunately, 85 percent of them are eventually found, but Pet Tat’s Services is trying to make that 15 percent shrink by featuring several affordable and visible ID solutions for pet owners nationwide.

Many people are using the PETTATS IDs in addition to having their pets microchipped, while others strongly criticize microchipping for its failure rate and unreliable nature. Some studies suggest that microchips actually work less than half the time. That is why a visual pet ID seems to be a great additional choice to insure you’ll get your pet back even quicker. Even though microchipping can be safe and effective in most cases, many pet experts agree that microchipped pets should use one or more backup solutions to get that much-needed peace of mind.

Although each ID method has its own set of advantages and drawbacks. The Pet Tat’s system appeals to many animal owners because it’s simple, and the IDs are easy to apply and read. Visibility is one of the main advantages of using the PETTATS IDs. “The big problem with the microchips is that people can’t see them, unlike a pet tattoo that is always visible to the naked eye,” Seipel said.

As an animal activist and a passionate pet lover, Seipel recently entered into an agreement with a non-profit organization (Arizona Shih Tzu & Small Breed Rescue), in Arizona. “I wanted to donate tags and ID Services to the shelter pets in need,” Seipel said. “I just don’t want any animals to get lost, even the ones that don’t have families yet.” Seipel is working with this rescue on a program for newly adopted pets to eventually go home with a permanent PETTATS (tattoo) so that they will be even safer once they re-enter the real world.

Fortunately, PETTATS IDs are more affordable than you may think. Yearly memberships start at only $15 and include a set of 20 temporary tattoo-able IDs for your pet's skin or fur, along with a secondary tangible ID of your choice. There’s also a lifetime membership product available with no annual fees. All memberships include a 24 hr. Online Pet Record-Keeping service allows you to store pet information and medical records. To get your pet online ID Service, simply visit www.pettats.com/join-now and choose your ID style. Your pet will thank you!

Seipel has big plans for Pet Tat’s Record-Keeping Service and is always looking for new and exciting products and solutions to attach to her rapidly growing brand. “I love what I am doing because I am helping pets and their owners,” she said. “Every time a pet is found with one of our IDs, it reinforces that with PETTATS, we are barking up the right tree!”

Contact: Stephanie Seipel, askpettats@gmail.com, Phone: 623.261.1157