Topic: Collar safety reminder (Read 2795 times)

Kirst · « **Reply #26 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:24:30 AM »

By the amount of Ancol collars Jerry and Gizzy lost before we gave up I would say they are pretty safe!

fluffycloud123 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:21:13 AM »

my 2 are wearing ancol and always have.

they always seem to be falling off so i know they work

JackSpratt · « **Reply #24 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:16:24 AM »

I think the Ancol collars are just as good quality as Kittycollars - sorry to all you Kittycollar devotees!

Ela · « **Reply #23 on:** April 21, 2009, 00:23:43 AM »

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The kitty collars were £7.99 each

Possibly a case of you get the quality you pay for.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2009, 22:30:18 PM »

Aaww but what about the little boys next door MM?

I'm sure they're having lots of fun entering peeps gardens and ransacking the hedges

Even pocket money needs topping up in this tough economic climate

The kitty collars were £7.99 each but address and telephone number is preprinted on outside of collar. Am hoping they will be able to do similar on their reflective collars before too long.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2009, 20:29:54 PM »

Oh....duh! Thanks MM, I tell you - that's what happens to me on sunny days!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2009, 20:01:40 PM »

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Next door neighbours have 3 young lads and I've put a £2 finder's fee on any collars found with our details on

She offeres £2 for returned collars but could buy new for a little less

JackSpratt · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2009, 19:58:54 PM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on April 20, 2009, 19:53:41 PM

I like your style Rosella but for each £2 you pay out you could just buy another type!

I'm confuzzled...can you explain that? (Sorry, have been helping on my friends allotment - I think I may have a bit of sunstroke!)

Millys Mum · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2009, 19:53:41 PM »

Quote from: Ela on April 20, 2009, 08:39:12 AM

Still not talking anti collar here. All I can say on this is that I know we have taken in many injured cats (collar injuries) in with so called safety release collars. The only make I understand that tests each one by hand is Kitty collars.

Do we have a biting of tongue smiley

I like your style Rosella

but for each £2 you pay out you could just buy another type!

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2009, 13:54:42 PM »

Yup I always test by hand about 20 times before putting on one of ours

JackSpratt · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:42:35 AM »

Fair enough, Ela. But most owners will check the collar by hand too - I know I do. The Ancol collars are definitely a good buy and not too expensive.

Ela · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:39:12 AM »

Still not talking anti collar here.

All I can say on this is that I know we have taken in many injured cats (collar injuries) in with so called safety release collars. The only make I understand that tests each one by hand is Kitty collars.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:03:56 AM »

I like Ancol collars, definitely quick release - the only downside is they can be tricky to keep tags on them.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2009, 23:34:39 PM »

Dinah had her first Kitty collar for 3 days. Back to wearing Noni's collar supplied by JS. I hope the Kitty collar will end up through our letter box. Next door neighbours have 3 young lads and I've put a £2 finder's fee on any collars found with our details on

fluffybunny · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2009, 17:46:55 PM »

My cats both lose theirs regularly, but because they are kittycollars with the address on them, they invariably find themselves back in our letterbox at some point

There's only one gone missing so far that's not been found at all - and I suspect that's in our neighbour's garden and they are away for several weeks! The first ones didn't have the house details, just the phone number and I had a phone message from my next door neighbour saying they'd found a collar and did I want to go and collect it

Millys Mum · « **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2009, 17:40:06 PM »

Part of the problem as well is they are inplaces several pounds more than the elasticated type so for someone whose cat loses them regularly they will opt for the cheaper, im seeing them around at £1.99 now tho so no excuses

Den · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2009, 14:33:52 PM »

I agree with the link JackSpratt linked to. My boy is wearing an ancol collar at the moment.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2009, 14:19:13 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ancol-Blue-Reflective-cat-collar-safety-buckle-bell_W0QQitemZ370189490528QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Cats?hash=item370189490528&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

I personally know these to be very good safety release collars. I have four cats and these collars are a favoured one in our house, the cats don't seem to dislike how they feel, they're safety release (the same type of clasp as Kittycollars) and as an added bonus are reflective so if your cat has 24/7 access you'll be a little less worried. (Only a little; I tend to worry about mine regardless!)

Ela · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2009, 13:04:32 PM »

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Please dont make this into a big anti or pro collar debate

As Millys Mum asked, I am obeying,honest, as I realise that this topic is not the right place.

Bonkers Mad!!! · « **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2009, 12:56:21 PM »

i'd never even seen safety collars before joining this site. for the record i'm also "anti collar", seen far to many injuries that couldve been avoided.

Ela · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2009, 12:45:34 PM »

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Maybe when people see good safety release collars they could put links up to them? (Just an idea, to show the variety of them that are available.)

I personally do not think that a good idea for people to just show links to various sites showing safety release collars, not all so called safety collars are and just an odd poster trying a certain brand does not necessarily mean it safe. As far as I am aware the only collar tried and more importantly trusted by numerous people on Purrs and indeed other cat sites is the Kitty Collar. As most of you know I am totally anti collar, however, I appreciate some people do want them and so for that reason the breakaway Kitty collar is the only one I would ever recommend.

fluffybunny · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2009, 22:25:08 PM »

Mine have safety collars from www.kittycollars.co.uk I particularly like the fact that you can have your address/phone no written on the atual collar, as that avoids the need for a separate tag.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2009, 21:51:18 PM »

Maybe when people see good safety release collars they could put links up to them? (Just an idea, to show the variety of them that are available.)

Millys Mum · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2009, 18:49:02 PM »

No ~~arguments~~ debating

Bazsmum · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2009, 03:29:18 AM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on April 17, 2009, 16:56:37 PM

Please dont make this into a big anti or pro collar debate its just to inform those that may not know about the dangers posed

Now where would you get an idea like that from?

Millys Mum · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2009, 16:56:37 PM »

I thought a reminder about collars would be a good idea, have noticed new cats pics being posted and them wearing elasticated style collars.

If your cat wears a collar please please buy them a quick release type, elastic inserts only stretch they do not break if they get caught up or if a leg gets stuck, they can cause horrific injuries

Please dont make this into a big anti or pro collar debate

its just to inform those that may not know about the dangers posed

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