Labels for Less: Organize Your Pet’s Life
November 2009-Labeling has come a long way in the past few years. From the old-fashion punch labeler
to electronic labeling systems that come complete with colorful labels and stylish fonts, labeling is
back in fashion and especially useful for the pet owner.
In 2009, US pet owners are estimated to spend approximately $45.4 billion dollars. The majority
of this spending includes food, supplies, veterinary care and grooming. According to Pet Expert
Charlotte Reed, "Today's pet creates more paperwork, more food stuffs and more supplies. Use a
label maker like the Brother P-touch 1290 or 1090 to organize your pet's life”.
Below are some suggested uses for the P-Touch Label Maker that Pet Expert Charlotte Reed uses to help
her manager her dogs, cats and birds.
1. Cooking for Your Pet
Many dog and cat owners cook for their pets. Buying food items in bulk can be less costly, especially
meat and poultry products. Freezing your home-made food can be a time-saving and cost-saving measure.
Label your prepared packets to include name of the meal, thawing and cooking directions, and the date it
was frozen. Don't forget to indicate that the meal is for the family pet.
2. Around the Collar
Although pet owners never want to think about losing a pet, and regardless of how careful you are, a
lost pet is a real possibility. In addition to microchipping your pet and providing them with
identification tags, prepare a label with all of your updated contact information to be placed in the
inside of your dog’s collar.
3. Inside the Leash Loop
If you send your dog to doggy day care, there is a chance that your dog could come home with another dog's
leash. Add your dog's name and your name to the inside of the leash loop.
4. All sides of a Crate
If you travel frequently with dogs and cats, you are aware of the flying regulations. To ensure that your
pet gets to his proper destination, place a label on the crate. The label should include your pet’s name,
destination, where you will be staying, home address and all contact information. Update this label
every time you travel with your pet.
5. Provide More than Written Instructions
Avoid mishaps by providing your pet sitter with more than basic written instructions. Label cans of food
and the pill box so your pet sitter gives your pet the proper type and amount of food and adheres to any
medical prescriptions.
6. Storage and Organization
Pet owners can use a label maker to identify boxes of toys, pet clothing (sweaters, coats, and t-shirts),
accessories (leashes and collars), and other garments (Halloween costumes). At home, tag containers of
dry food, pet treats, bird seeds and supplements. Additionally, it is wise to label file folder with pet’s
registration, medical records, insurance and license information.
7. Scrapbooking and Photo Albums
Pet owners enjoying keeping pictures and mementos of their fur-babies too! Scrapbooking can be addictive and
expensive. Instead of buying fancy stencils use the P-touch to make great tags and deco labels for photographs
and other memorabilia.
About Charlotte Reed
Charlotte Reed is a pet care and lifestyle expert. In 1995, she abandoned life on Wall Street as a corporate
lawyer to open Two Dogs & A Goat Incorporated, a premiere, full-service, pet care provider in New York City.
She is the author of The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Etiquette (Adams Media), and is PeoplePets.com’s
Petiquette Columnist and the Money Saving Tips blogger for All You. Reed also works as a pet industry
consultant. Although many manufacturers, such as Dyson, Febreze, Purina, Arm & Hammer have hired her as a
spokesperson, she also works with advertising, marketing, PR and social media firms as a pet trend expert,
providing a unique understanding of what drives pet consumer behavior. Charlotte is married to Chef Matthew
Babbage and is the owner of four dogs, two cats and one parrot.
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