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A Message from the Creator of the Dogsafe® Pet Alert StickerAs a police officer, I saw pet stickers with complicated designs, tiny writing and cute cartoons and found these extremely distracting. I wanted need-to-know information, presented clearly. So when I couldn't find a sticker I liked for my own use, I designed one! I'm confident our Dogsafe pet alert stickers will be the most effective if I'm not at home and my dog, Lucy, needs help.
- Michelle Sevigny, founder of Dogsafe and designer of the Dogsafe Pet Alert sticker |
How Are Dogsafe® Pet Alert Stickers Different?
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Single dog design
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Up to 3 dogs design
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Dog/cat/other design
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Two stickers $9.95 Canadian *includes two paper Pet Alert wallet cards too
BONUS: Dogsafe® Pet Alert Wallet Cards Included
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Two paper, unlaminated Dogsafe pet alert wallet cards are included as a bonus with every pet alert sticker 2-pack order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do you write my pet's name on the stickers before shipping?
A. No, the stickers come to you blank and you may then customize the stickers with your pet's name. These photos are just examples with my dogs' names. :) Q. What type of pen do I use to write my pet's name? A. We recommend a fine-tipped, permanent marker with black ink. Sharpies work great! Q. Do I have to put my pet's name on the sticker? A. No. Although, as an emergency responder, it would have been helpful to know the name of the pet that was inside and afraid. Calling the pet by their name may have a calming effect and ultimately allow somebody to help them. Q. What should I write in the "OTHER" section of the multi-species version? A. You may write, "parrot" or "hamster", etc. Or you may choose to write something that helps in regards to the dogs and cats in the home, such as "Dog is Deaf" or "Cat is Blind". Q. What's the best way to apply the sticker? A. I recommend using a pencil to mark the placement of two corners on the door -- either the top, side or bottom two. Peel off the backing, match up two corners of the sticker with the pencil markings and slowly smooth the sticker flat with a plastic edge (eg. a ruler). Q. Will the ink colour fade? A. These stickers use ink that is made for the outdoors and is UV resistant, however, if the sticker is placed in continuous, direct sunlight, fading will eventually happen over time. When fading starts, it is the red paw that begins to fade first so the words will still be legible (this happened on my sister's sunlit front door after 5 years, see photo). For the longest effectiveness, we recommend placing the sticker in a location that provides the best visibility without continuous, direct sunlight.... or save your second sticker in the pack for a replacement in the future. Q. Can I remove the sticker and re-apply it? A. Not really. Our stickers use a strong adhesive so while you can pull if off and it won't leave any sticky residue, the sticker will stretch and not maintain its perfectly square shape. Q. Which side is the sticky side? A. The "printed, inked" side is the non-sticky side. The "plain, back side" is the sticky part.... so if placing on a glass door or window, you would stick the sticker on the outside of the glass door and window. Q. Doesn't this attract criminals who want to steal a dog? A. As a police officer, I had investigated hundreds of thefts from homes and interviewed many thieves, and the one thing they wanted, was to go unnoticed so they could quietly do their crime and get away fast. If a criminal specifically wants to steal a dog, there are other, easier and quieter ways, such as a dog tied up alone outside a store (and we know you don't do that!). If a criminal wants to break into a house to steal items, they'll probably not pick a house with a dog, because if the dog barks, it increases the risk of the criminal being detected, exactly what they don't want. You can think of our pet alert stickers as crime-deterrent stickers too! Q. Will firefighters actually save my pet if they see a sticker? A. There are many factors that firefighters will consider before entering a residence and their personal safety is one of them. While they won't risk their own lives to save a pet, if they are in the house, wouldn't it be nice to alert them to the fact that your pet may be inside? Q. Why do you recommend putting it in a vehicle? A. I've attended many motor vehicle accidents with dogs inside and it would have been nice to know the name of the dog to help get him calm. Or, that a tiny dog might be hiding under the seat! You might consider putting the sticker somewhere inside the vehicle (where only you and/or emergency responders may see it, such as inside the glove box or on the inside lower area of the driver's door) and adding an emergency contact number in case you are taken to hospital. I would've preferred to call a friend for the dog than take the dog to the local animal shelter. Q. Where do I put the pet alert wallet card? A. We recommend you put the wallet card wherever an emergency responder would look for your ID if you could not speak. Eg. in a wallet, in a cellphone case, in a little case or rubberbanded alongside your driver license, in your vehicle glovebox with your insurance documents, in a backpack pocket or water bottle pack, etc. |
Single dog design
Up to 3 dogs design
Dog/cat/other design
Great for vehicles too!
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Two stickers $9.95 Canadian *includes two paper Pet Alert wallet wallet cards too
When I was a responding to emergencies, I wished more homes and vehicles had pet alert stickers.
- Michelle Sevigny, former police officer and creator of Dogsafe Canine First Aid
Behind the Scenes of the Design
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Simple design
Some pet alert stickers have so much writing on them that I have no idea what the sticker is even for ... alarm stickers? Mail delivery notices? In an emergency, responders want, and need, only essential information, too much clutter and stickers could be ignored. People I asked also wanted a "smart looking" design that they could display on their stylish doors and windows. Hey, I get it, I got that covered too! Dogsafe Red Paw Our trademarked Dogsafe red paw and white cross screams "ANIMAL" and "EMERGENCY", exactly what I wanted! I didn't want it cluttered with words as it might be mistaken for an alarm sticker or even a postal or delivery notice. In an emergency, seconds count and you do not want your door walked past and ignored. In Case of Emergency (not just "In Case of Fire") Emergencies are more than fires and it may be police or disaster workers who are responding to your home. Along the same lines of exit signs displaying "Emergency Exits" and not "Fire Exits" as you want to train yourself to 'leave here' in ANY and ALL emergencies. Your mind can get hung up on weird things when faced with an emergency -- I've seen it -- I wanted to keep it clear and simple. White Letters on Black Background Good contrast makes for easy reading. In my research, more people found the white on black design easier to read than black letters on a white background design. All words are only in white, no other colours, which allows the bright red Dogsafe paw to stand out really well. Easier to read = more effective. HELP vs RESCUE Many stickers have 'Rescue' or 'Save' our Dog. As a professional dog trainer and canine first aid responder, I felt it was critical to look at the situation from a dog's perspective too. Helping a dog is a different mindset than rescuing or saving. Obviously, if it is a house fire, "help" in that case would mean to save him and take him out of the house if you can! But depending on other situations, the best thing for the dog may NOT be to stress him unnecessarily and take him out of the situation right that red hot minute. Help may mean something else. Something in the best interest of the dog. For example, what if one of your neighbours suddenly heard your dog barking non-stop, something your dog never did. Well, your neighbour may take action if the "Please Help Our Dog" sticker was clear in his mind rather than "Please Rescue Our Dog In Case of Fire". That dog needs help! Maybe your neighbour will call you, or track your phone number down, or do something to "Help" your dog. Or, if police attend for an insecure premise and see a dog cowering in the bathroom. This dog may not need to be "rescued" but does need "help". The best thing may be to leave the dog where he is but help the dog by tracking down the owners or other family members. It's a small difference, but we all the know the powerful impact of small changes. |
Single dog design
Up to 3 dogs design
Dog/cat/other design
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Two stickers $9.95 Canadian *includes two paper Pet Alert wallet cards too
How to Remove
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Awww... send us your photo to info@dogsafe.ca
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