Tattoo Identification
To prevent a much-loved family pet from ending his days in fear and agony, the best method of prevention is tattooing. Many dog clubs and veterinarians provide tattoo identification. By law, no laboratory may use a dog bearing a tattoo. Although some owners tattoo on the inside of the ear, most choose the inside of the rear thigh. An ear can be easily cut off.
Most American owners use their social security
number,
which is usually put on the inside of the dog's right hind thigh. Some use the dog's
registration number, which goes on the inside of the left rear thigh. The area is
first shaved and numbed. There is no pain, although a few dogs do not like the
buzzing sound.
Tattoos are worthless unless listed in a
national tattoo data
base such as Tattoo A Pet or The National Dog Registry.
According to the National Dog
Registry social security numbers and or telephone numbers should not be
used!
First, the Social Security Administration has little information on anyone who
is not actively collecting benefits and is prohibited by law from divulging any
information, except in very special situations. A Driver’s License Number or
telephone number is equally ineffective.
For more info on this subject click here: National Dog Registry
Reference: Rottweilers by Anna Katherine
Nicholas #1 Best Selling Rottweiler Book
