OHS Position Statement: Companion Animal Identification
Identification of dogs and cats is a necessary requirement for the successful return of lost or stray animals.
The OHS supports:
- Proper licensing and identification of companion animals.
- The use of collars and tags that provide fast visual recognition.
- Microchip insertion as the PREFERRED method of identification as it provides permanent verification of ownership.
- Tattoos that are humanely administered by qualified personnel causing little or no discomfort or distress to the animal are an acceptable, but less reliable, method of identification.
