Start with a phone number you can answer. Add your pet’s name and, if the design has room, a second contact number or a short message. This guide helps you plan the text for an Em & Me Studio personalized dog or cat ID tag.
A tiny canvas deserves a little editing. Keep the important details easy to read, then let the tag do the accessorizing.
What should you put on a pet ID tag?
- A current phone number. Choose a number you can answer and check every digit before ordering.
- Your pet’s name. Check the spelling, capitalization, and the space available on your chosen design.
- A second contact number, if space allows. Use someone who has agreed to be a backup contact.
- An optional short message. “Call my folks” is an example. Keep contact details the priority when space is limited.
Use the product page’s personalization fields to confirm what your chosen tag can hold. Available lines and character limits vary by design.
See front and back engraving on real tags
These product photos show how the engraving layout changes by design.
The Christmas Tree tag shows the name and phone numbers on the same side.
The Lucy Heart tag keeps the pet’s name on the front.
The reverse of the Lucy Heart tag carries the contact information.
Product photography shows example engraving. Enter your own details in the personalization fields when ordering.
Pet tag engraving examples
These fictional examples show how to organize your details. They are text examples, not exact font or engraving proofs.
Name on front, details on back
FrontA planning example for a two-sided design such as the Lucy Heart. Confirm the fields on the product page.
Name and details on the front
FrontThe Christmas Tree tag puts a name and up to two phone numbers on the front.
Phone-number formatting
Keep the number easy to recognize. Include a country code if useful, and allow space for any plus sign, spaces, or punctuation within your tag’s character limit.
Plan your engraving text
Try your wording below. This preview counts characters, including spaces and punctuation. It does not confirm that text fits a particular tag or reproduce the final engraving.
This tool does not save or submit your text, or add personalization to an order. Enter your final details again on the product page.
Illustrative text layout only. Shape, typeface, scale, and available lines depend on the product you order.
Front, back, and character limits by design
| Tag | Engraving layout | What to check |
|---|---|---|
 Lucy Heart |
Name on front; contact details and short text on back. | Follow the named personalization fields for your selected option. |
 Christmas Tree |
Name and up to two phone numbers on front. | Keep the text to the available front fields. |
 Naughty or Nice Scroll |
Festive design on front; personalization on back. | Name and two phone numbers, or a short line of text and one phone number. |
 Tiny Tomb |
Short name on front; up to two text lines on back. | Product description specifies a six-letter name maximum and 12 characters per back line. |
There is no single character limit for every pet tag. Check the exact design and selected option before ordering. Other Tiny Tags may have different limits.
Need help choosing a size? Compare measurements in our pet tag size and fit guide, or try the pet tag size finder.
Check these details before ordering
- Read the phone number aloud and compare it with your original.
- Confirm names, spelling, capitalization, and any country code.
- Check which text belongs on the front and which belongs on the back.
- Remove optional wording if it crowds the contact details.
- Enter the final text in the product page’s personalization fields.
Unsure whether a name or phrase will fit? Email hello@emandmestudio.com with the tag design and your proposed wording before ordering.
Pet tag engraving questions
Can I put two phone numbers on a pet tag?
Several Em & Me designs, including the Lucy Heart and Christmas Tree, allow two phone numbers. Check your selected product’s description and personalization fields for its layout and limits.
Does the preview show exactly how my tag will look?
No. It is a text-planning tool. It does not show the final tag shape, font, engraving size, or line spacing, and it does not approve text for production.
Do spaces and punctuation count as characters?
The preview counts spaces, punctuation, and symbols as characters. Follow the limit shown on your selected product page.
Can I leave the optional text blank?
Yes. You can leave fields marked optional blank. Complete the required fields on your chosen product page.
Will this preview add my text to an order?
No. Enter your final personalization on the product page before adding the tag to your cart.
Can I use this guide for a cat tag?
Yes. Use the same text-planning steps for dog and cat ID tags, then check the size and engraving space of the design you choose.
Find a tag for your text
Choose your shape and color, then make it theirs.
