A well-chosen tag is often what brings a pet home
When a pet strays, it is usually the collar that a finder examines first. An engraved tag, a QR code tag, or a combination of both, can be arranged for dogs, cats, and livestock alike. Every United Pet Club tag connects to your pet's free registry profile, so the right details are available the moment they are needed.
Why an ID tag continues to matter
A microchip is permanent, though it requires a scanner before it can be read, and a scanner is not always close at hand. A tag works differently: anyone who finds your dog or cat can read it immediately, without any equipment at all. Together, each covers a situation the other cannot, and our microchip registry connects a tag's code to that same profile.
A standard tag carries your pet's name and your phone number in the engraving itself. A QR code tag goes further, adding a scannable code that opens your pet's profile online, so a finder sees your current contact details even if your number has changed since the tag was made. Premium tags include a layer of epoxy over the print, which helps the code and text survive hot summers and the monsoon without fading. If you are still deciding, the buying guide compares engraved and QR options, materials, and what is worth including on the tag. If you already have a tag in hand, register it here to connect its code to your pet's free profile.
A tag suited to every kind of animal
Dog tags
Standard and premium tags made for a dog's collar, intended to help reunite a lost dog with its owner.
Cat tags
The same tags, sized appropriately for a cat's collar, intended to help a lost cat find its way home.
Livestock tags
Durable, customisable tags for herds and flocks, useful for record keeping as well as recovering strays.
QR or code tags
A scannable code opens your pet's registry profile from almost any phone. Where scanning is not possible, the code can also be looked up manually in the registry.
Epoxy-protected tags
Premium tags include a layer of epoxy over the print, helping the code and text resist fading through heat and humidity.
How a QR pet tag is meant to work
1
Personalise the tag
Choose a style, and once it arrives, link it to your pet's profile in the registry.
2
Attach it to the collar
The tag remains on the collar at all times, alongside any other identification your pet carries.
3
A finder scans the code
Any phone camera pointed at the tag opens the link directly. No separate app is required.
4
You are notified
The scan brings up your pet's profile along with your contact details, and the registry can inform you that your pet has been found.
A tag and a microchip work well as a pair
A tag may come off a collar or wear down with time. A microchip cannot be read without a scanner, and a scanner is not always available on short notice. Used together, each one makes up for what the other cannot cover.
A finder without a scanner can still read the tag directly. A pet without its collar still carries permanent identification beneath the skin.
Questions commonly asked about pet ID tags
What should be engraved on my pet's ID tag?
Most owners include the pet's name, a phone number, and sometimes a second contact number. If your pet is microchipped, adding the word "microchipped" lets a finder know to have it scanned as well.
Do QR pet tags require an app?
No. Any smartphone camera can scan a QR code and open the link directly, with nothing to install.
How exactly does a pet tag differ from a microchip?
A tag is a visible, external form of identification that anyone can read on sight. A microchip is a permanent form of identification placed under the skin, requiring a scanner to read. Having both provides two independent ways for your pet to be identified.
Are livestock tags different from tags meant for household pets?
Yes. Livestock tags are designed for herd and flock identification, supporting record keeping and recovery rather than serving as a single pet's collar tag.
Will the tag still work if a QR code is not set up?
Yes. An engraved tag with your phone number functions on its own, and a code, where present, can also be looked up manually in the registry if scanning is not possible.
Link your pet's tag to a free profile today
Register your pet's tag together with the microchip, so that any scan leads back to you. See how to register a pet ID tag, or begin the process now.