If you cat is willing to don a collar, there is no reason why you shouldn’t allow her to have some fashion sense as well. There are a lot of good reasons to put a collar on your cat. A collar with a tag can display her name and number, getting her home if she is lost. A collar also demonstrates that you cat isn’t a stray, but someone’s beloved pet. Some folks put bells on their feline friend’s collar to warn any critter she might be stalking. Of course, the most fun reason to put a collar on your cat is to for style. The possibilities for feline fashion are endless. In fact, you can have a collar for every season and every occasion if you are so inclined!
Safety of course, should come first and agile kitties might get themselves hung up if they aren’t wearing the appropriate collar. If you have an active cat, be sure to make an educated choice when buying a collar. Outdoor cats should always wear break-away collars. Another choice is collars that are made with an expandable elastic link, allowing the cat to slip free if her collar gets caught on a branch or a fence. As long as your cat can get out of the collar in a pinch, it should be fine.
Of course, if you’ve got an indoor kitty, it’s less likely that she will get herself hung up and you will have a wide variety of collar styles from which to choose. If money is no object, then a diamond collar made by your favorite jeweler might be just the thing. However, most of us are happy to make due with a little rhinestone glitter instead. You can also find collars with little watches, semi-precious stones, crystals and feather boas. You can even get personalized collars with your cat’s name spelled out in rhinestone or crystal. Try out an animal print plush collar or a collar with a holographic design. Whatever you choose, just take care that the collar fits appropriately and your cat is comfortable.
If you have trouble keeping Kitty in check, watch for GlobalPetFinder’s collar for small dogs and cats. Currently the company produces a collar for dogs thirty pounds and over that informs owners of the location of the pet wearing the collar once it leaves its “fenced” location. They wayward pet’s whereabouts are then updated every three minutes. Messages are sent to your computer, pda or cell phone. The collar works in any area that has good cell phone coverage. GlobalPetFinder is currently developing a second generation product that will fit comfortably onto cats as well as toy breeds of dogs. This second generation model is expected to be released in the second half of 2007.
Whether for practical reasons or fashion, there are many ways to dress up your favorite feline for going out on the prowl!