We spoke with several dog trainers and veterinarians about the importance of pet ID tags. Here’s what you should know when purchasing one for your dog or cat.

The best dog ID tags are easily customizable to add your information, and are made from durable materials like stainless steel, plastic, or silicone.

Although a missing dog is enough to worry any owner, a dog ID tag can give you hope for a happy reunion. Select the best tag that’s easy to read and comfortable for your dog to wear.

Dog owners in the district used to have un-recyclable plastic council-issued registration ID tags for their dogs annually but they were changed to eco-friendly metal tags this year.

Fake ID is going to the dogs — rather too much, as it turns out. But a new B.C. law aims to stop all that, as more people label untrained dogs as 'service dogs' just for the perks.

Next year, a further 6000 tags will be available so every dog in the region will have one. The new metal smart tags replace plastic tags that had to be renewed every year.