Today I went to the pet store and bought cat collars for all the dogs, with the quick release buckles. They fit everyone but Vanilla, but I discovered I could snap two together to make a bigger collar. So tomorrow I will go get another one and make a bigger one for her.

Not a perfect solution ... obviously the collars could come off easily, especially if one of them got out and someone reached to grab the collar to get her. But, better than nothing ... I decided even if that happens, the person would have the collar with the tags and could call me and tell me where the dog is, roughly. Granted, it would be VERY hard for one of my dogs to get out. But never say never.

I really HATED the thought of NO collars and tags. I can't tell you how many of my customers over the years have brought a new dog in for grooming, and when I ask where they got him, they say, "Oh we found him, and since he didn't have a collar, we figured he was a stray, not well-cared for, etc., and kept him." HUNDREDS of times I've heard this. Scary.

So, we will see how this works. I'll update.