Every responsible dog owner affixes a label to their pet’s collar, but it is important to be careful with what information you put on the label.

Michelle Kimball received an unexpected text message from a complete stranger who was trying to talk to her. When asked how he got the number, he replied that he had untied her dog’s collar while stroking a German shepherd while traveling with Michelle.

Never put your home address on the collar, just your phone number.

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