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Dog tag has evolved over a period of time into a multi purpose tool. Dog Tag and Society speaks on how

 

·        Dog  tags come to the rescue of handicapped pets

·        To get a government dog license tag

·        Dog tag as a fashion statement

·        Some keepsake dog tags

·        FAQ on licensed dog tags

·        The beginning of dog tags

·        A Young Dog Tag Entrepreneur

 

Disability Pet Tags

The Animal Guardian Society make special dog tags for the blind/or deaf to provide that extra care for these special pets.

 

Dog Tags & Dog Law

The formality for the issuance of a dog license tag by the government is covered in this site. The authority who issues it, the fees, and the period for which it is issued, the details marked on the license tag are all mentioned here.

 

Red Cross ID Tags

At the time of the Spanish American War (1898) there were no official ID tags for the soldiers. The San Francisco Red Cross Society tried to fill this void and issued ID tags for soldiers close to its area of work. Samples of privately obtained dog tags, used during the Spanish American War are exhibited here.

 

An Accessory

Black Label Society dog tag necklace advertised here shows the dog tag as a fashion statement.

 

Dog Tag Laws

A series of questions with answers handle many queries concerning dog tags. The age from which dogs are required to wear tags, legal fees, the purchase point and many other municipal laws governing dog tags are all addressed. A must see site for pet owners.

 

Origin of Tags for Dogs

The site traces the place of dogs in various civilizations. Dog taxation or licensing laws were first passed in the 16th century in Europe. Holland was collecting dog taxes and issuing dog tags in 1797, with the proceeds benefiting orphans and widows. Most European countries are known to have issued dog tags and collected dog taxes in the 1800s.

 

Youth & Dog Tags

Young girls and boys sport dog tags to convey a certain message; it could be as simple as their nationality or it proclaims an identity or intimates tantalizing narrative. Is it a modern day locket? Check it out.

Young dog tag entrepreneur

Kobie, a 13 year old has his own internet business.  His father wanted to expose him to business, and give him a way to earn some money.  They thought of a business making dog tags, and bought an old addressograph machine to make them. They set up a web based business selling a number of different styles of dog tags, including brass ones, round ones, and modern types with the rubber edge protector. Way to go Kobie! (and Kobie's Dad).

Message Dog Tags

Religious schools use dog tags to revive interest in the gospel and bring the more hep into their fold. ‘God Rocks’ says one side of a tag and the other side reads ‘Shout it loud.’

      The trendy tags can be embossed with a declaration of support for a cause, or an inspiring vision statement, like "together we will beat cancer.  ”’Are you Tagged’ was their war cry. The sale of tags created a fund to help cancer victims. There are plenty of ways to wear your dog tags, so be innovative and hang them round your neck, or attach them to your summer beach bag or wear them as a bangle.

Comic Dog Tags

Superman is a Big hero to many kids; how better to show your fandom than sporting a superman tag. This brings us to another class of dog tags-Comic Dog Tags.

Kids would love to sport their hero’s insignia. To cater such a category we have Superman dog tags. Christopher Reeve’s widow Dana has come up with a novel way of paying tribute to her late husband - launching a new range of SUPERMAN dog tags. The tags, engraved with the Superman 'S' logo, are being sold across America to raise funds for the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation. They carry the motto ‘Go forward’ symbolizing the spirit of Reeve as he battled to overcome his crippled state.

Ghost Rider, Green Goblin, The Hulk, Iron Man, Silver Surfer, Spiderman, The Thing, Wolverine are some of the other comic characters on dog tags.

 

 

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