RFID tags are used in many industries, for example, an RFID tag attached to an automobile during production can be used to track its progress through the assembly line; RFID-tagged pharmaceuticals can be tracked through warehouses; and implanting RFID microchips in livestock and pets allows positive identification of animals.
U.S. Pet (Dog and Cat) Population Fact Sheet PET DEMOGRAPHIC DATA U.S. households that own a pet (bird, cat, dog, horse, fish, reptile, small animal) â 62% (72.9 million households) Dogs U.S. households that own a dog â 37 to 46% (43.5 to 54.1 million households) Estimated U.S. dog population â 70 to 78 million Average number of dogs per household (of those owning a dog) â 1.6 to 1.7
Guide Dogs are a world leader in the breeding and training of guide dogs and is a co-founder of the International Guide Dog Federation. There are currently 4,800 working guide dog partnerships in the UK and more than 1,300 puppies are born each year. Guide dog owners only have to pay a nominal 50p for their dog to ensure no-one is prevented from having one due to a lack of funds although the full âlifetime costâ of a guide dog from birth to retirement is around Â£50,000.