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Documenting Your Pet's Markings

Suppose there is a city-wide emergency that forces you and a large part of the area to evacuate your homes. Your family and your pets are housed in shelters, but your pet needed to be located in a shelter in another county. Somehow, the IDs and paperwork of several cats or dogs got lost, including yours.chemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 
The shelter contacts you and says that they have two cats, or dogs, that fit the descrip­tion of your pet, but aren’t sure which might be yours. They ask you for any detailed features that would positively identify your pet.
 
Detailed information on your pet’s markings, especially in areas that may not be seen in photos can be the key in positively identifying your pet. Claw and paw pad color, ear and gum markings, and any scars are all part of a detailed description of your pet.
 
Without looking at your pet, could you describe in detail any features or markings that could positively identify your pet?
 

Many people can’t remember these details in a normal situation. In a stress­ful setting, pertinent information may be even more difficult to recall.   Take close up photos of your pet's unique markings. Then keep these pictures with the other important papers you will take with you in case of emergency. It could make a difference!