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Millions of smart pet tags handed to Virginia dog owners

ADVERTORIAL by Charlotte CulbertsonLast updated: October 22, 2024
Vets are calling the free tags “legitimately lifesaving”

Dog owners in Virginia can now get smart pet tags for free by ordering them online.

After videos of the free tags went viral on Facebook and Instagram, responsible dog owners are advised to order soon before the organisation behind them completely runs out.

Here’s what you need to know…

What is a smart pet tag? And how does it work?

Lexi the Cocker Spaniel, and the clever tag we found attached to her harness

The tags are made by Crumb, a tech organisation dedicated to pet safety products.

They’re waterproof, scratch-proof and work with any smartphone (iPhone or Android).

I’ll be honest… When I first saw the smart pet tag, I had no idea what it was…

It had a big QR code and the words “I’M LOST! SCAN ME”, so I pulled out my iPhone and did just that.

When the page finished loading, I was amazed.

A pet profile with every bit of information we would need to help her.

It was a FULL pet profile, including:

  • Her name, breed and age
  • Contact info for both owners
  • A button to share her exact location with her owner
  • Behaviour notes (shy with other dogs)
  • Medical and allergy information

This was potentially life-saving.

The medication she’s currently on – most likely to fight an infection

We knew she was on Gentamicin & Tetracycline, so we knew to avoid certain other treatments.

And most importantly, we knew exactly who to call, so we could get her home as soon as possible.

If it isn’t obvious already – this was a game changer.

What else does it do?

Vet / Rescue Center Alerts

When a pet wearing a Crumb smart tag goes missing, alerts are immediately sent to every vet and rescue centre within 10 miles.

Lexi’s missing pet alert, which we noticed after she came in, telling us to look out for her.

This is done in case your pet slips their collar or somehow loses their tag.

Even in the worst case scenario, every local vet and rescue center will know about your missing pet, just as if they scanned the tag.

Location Texts

When a Crumb smart tag is scanned and location shared, the owner will immediately receive a text with the pet’s exact GPS location.

A text from Crumb with a Google Maps link to Lexi’s exact location.

We didn’t realise at the time, but because of this, Lexi’s owner was already on the way by the time we called.

How much are they?

As of October 22nd 2024, the tags are currently free to order on their website.

All VA dog owners can now order smart tags for free

Every responsible dog owner in America should take advantage while they still can, even if their dog is 100% healthy and perfectly well-trained.

How do I get free tags for my pets?

  1. Visit Crumb’s website (link below) and enter your pet’s names
  2. Order your FREE tags, they are sen the next day by USPS
  3. Follow the instructions that come with the tags to set them up

Order A Free Tag Now

The button above will take you to Crumb’s official website.

But I never let my dog off the lead?

Even if your dog is perfectly behaved and never off lead, freak incidents happen.

All it takes is one loud noise, a deer, a hyper dog running up, and your dog can slip their collar or pull away from you.

God forbid, if that ever happens, you’ll be very glad they have a Crumb smart tag.

Can I put one on my cat?

Yes, the tags are small (about the same size as a quarter) so they’ll fit comfortably on any cat or dog.

How do I get free tags for my pets?

In case you missed it above, Crumb tags are free. Here’s how to get one:

You can register up to 5 pets for free and order tags to arrive the next day
  1. Visit Crumb’s website (link below) and enter your pet’s name
  2. Order your FREE tags, they are sent the next day by USPS
  3. Follow the instructions that come with the tags to set them up

Order A Free Tag Now

The button above will take you to Crumb’s official website

Why is this so important?

Since finding the Crumb tag on Lexi the Cocker, I’ve been telling every single owner who will listen to get one.

Not just for the vet’s sake, or the owner’s peace of mind, but for their dog’s wellbeing.

According to their website, the tags have helped reunite over 3,000 pets.

There’s no doubt in my mind that they’ve saved lives too.

UPDATE: How much is the service?

The pricing section from the Crumb website

As of October 2024 Crumb tags are still free to order. UK owners can order 1 tag per pet (for a maximum of 5 pets) and the only cost is shipping.

Every tag has the online pet profile enabled so tag can be scanned and the information on the profile can be edited at any time.

To access all the other features like Location Alerts, Vet/Shelter notifcations and more, there is a small monthly fee of £4.95 to keep the service running.

If you have multiple tags, you can upgrade to Premium Plus, which is £6.95 per month. That works out at less than £1.40 per month if you have 5 dogs.