Newly fostered or newly adopted pets may be shy, fearful, or stressed due to the changes in their lives, they are considered “high flight risk”. They go missing at a higher frequency from either their new owners or foster families compared to pets established in their homes.

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  A pet tag indicates that the animal is lost rather than being a stray so, people are more likely to approach and help a tagged animal

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  Pet ID tags are the fastest way to get a pet home, it is quick for someone to call the phone number on the ID tag. Microchips require readers that are found at vet offices or shelters.