Many may think that it is unsafe to collar your community cats but it actually depends on how well you know your cats, how well you know your turf and the type of collars being used. I'm actually very particular about the collar itself - it must be comfortable to the skin.
Never use collars meant for dogs on cats. The cats' claws may get stuck while they scratch.
Take Nana & Oren for instance.
1. They rarely, if not, never climb trees.
2. We know the neighbours (and prata shop next to our blk) well enough. They know the cats too.
3. The collars I use are "safe". Noticed the elastic portion (circled in pink in pic)? This part is stretchable so the cat can escape if stuck for some reason.
4. The tags are round in shape so the edge will not cut the cats or cause discomfort.
I have so far not tagged the others as I wanted to observe. However, as a result of this incident, I have decided to tag the rest, beginning with Taro (who also likes lounging on car tops and hardly climb trees).
I also think it is important to include, besides name of the cat & contact no., the blk & street name.
In my opinion, having the tags deter others from disturbing the cats as they seemed to "belong" to somebody. Also, pest control are more hesistant somewhat about taking cats with collars & tags (I feel).
Of cos, the above are my own views and opinions so it's up to individual to judge if the same works but it definitely has for me. Otherwise, we wouldn't be reunited with Oren once more.
Thanks for sharing our happiness in recovering Oren. : )
