Do you have a furry friend that loves to bolt any chance they get? My grandmother had a cat like this when I was a growing-up, and oh boy, I cannot begin to tell you how much we could have used an AirTag back then: countless drives around the block, sleepless nights worrying for his well-being, endless phone calls with every pet store in town, and all that for the cat to show up at our doorstep a few days later every time, acting like nothing happened. We’ve already discussed whether AirTags are Good Pet Trackers (they are!), and discovered they are a great way to be able to ensure you can locate your missing pets at any time, even if you hopefully never need to use them. Check out our Hands-On Test: Using AirTags as Dog Trackers article. But what accessories are available to actually attach an AirTag to your pet?
Here are reviews for the top 5 AirTag collars and accessories, to make sure you never lose track of your dog or cat:
- 1. Using a Belkin Secure Holder with Strap for AirTag on your Dog or Cat Collar
- Using an AirTag keychain or loop is a simple way to attach an AirTag to a dog or cat collar. The Belkin Secure Holder with Strap comes in Black, Blue, Pink and White, and is securely snapped shut completed with a proprietary original twist and lock mechanism. It has an open design with raised edges that will keep your AirTag secure and for the most part scratch-free (though the face could still get nicked if you happen to have a wild and energetic pet). The thin strap is easy to tie onto your dog or cat’s collar, and the case’s open and protected design shows off the Apple logo and any engravings on your AirTag. The only downside of repurposing keychains and loops to attach to collars is that the AirTag will dangle and bounce around as your pet moves. This isn’t much of a problem (and in fact, we use Belkin’s Secure Holder to keep AirTags on our dogs), although if you have an energetic pet or if collar jingling sounds wake you up at night, you might want to find a more appropriate accessory where the AirTag won’t dangle so low.
- Click here to buy the Belkin Secure Holder with Strap for AirTag – $13
- 2. FollowPaw Airtag Collar Review
- The FollowPaw collar is a great alternative for pet tracking as it eliminates the “dangling AirTag” seen in other accessories by creating a dog collar with a secure built-in pocket. The collar comes in Natural (beige, cork-colored) and All-Black colors, and ranges from sizes Small to Extra Large to better accommodate your pet. This collar is made of “renewable cork leather” – making it vegan, sustainable and very stylish – and has what is called a magnetic V-Buckle that ensures the collar stays on even when applied high forces but comes off easily in your hands. You can buy the FollowPaw AirTag collar by itself (includes accessory + collar), or you can purchase the set with a matching leash. As a bonus, FollowPaw says it supports shelter animals with a portion of the proceeds from every purchase made
- Click here to buy the FollowPaw AirTag Collar – on sale for 39,95€ (Original Price 49,95€)
- Click here to buy the FollowPaw AirTag Collar + Leash Set – on sale for 84,00€ (Original Price 94,00€)
- 3. TagVault: Pet – Review
- The ElevationLabs TagVault: Pet is a cheaper alternative to the FollowPaw collar with the built-in AirTag pocket, and doesn’t require you to buy a new collar for your pet. This AirTag mount works with any collar or harness width by permanently attaching the AirTag to your dog or cat’s collar with two easy-to-assemble ultra-secure screws. The durable composite design with machined stainless fasteners makes the AirTag even more waterproof (see our AirTag FAQ to learn about AirTags’ water resistance), while still easily accessible for battery changes without having to unscrew the mount from the collar. The TagVault: Pet comes in black, and can be purchased individually, or in packs of 2 and 4, and is recommended for pets over 10 pounds as could be a bit bulky on the neck of smaller animals.
- Click here to pre-order the TagVault: Pet that will start shipping in July – $19.95 (single) $34.95 (2-pack) and $64.95 (4-pack)
- 4. Hatalkin Airtag Holder Review
- The Hatalkin Airtag Holder is a great alternative to the TagVault: Pet as it also mounts an AirTag directly onto a pet collar, but is simpler and less expensive. This product however is much easier to attach because of its pet-friendly silicone side-loops simply hold the AirTag to your collar of choice without the need to screw holes into your dog’s favorite collar. The Hatalkin AirTag Holder has a simple and efficient design that covers and protects your AirTag from impact, sweat and dust and comes in Navy Blue, Red, Pink and Black. Overall it’s not as secure for your AirTag as the TagVault: Pet, but if you have marginally calmer pets this will work just as fine (and is available now / doesn’t require a screwdriver to attach to your dog’s collar). Plus, at 80% cheaper than the TagVault (the Hatalkin AirTag Holder comes in four-packs so are roughly $4 / each), these are probably the best deal for an AirTag pet collar accessory, and can be used on everything from cat collars to handbags to backpacks, depending on the width of the strap.
- Click here to buy the 4-pack Hatalkin Airtag Holder from Amazon – $16.88
- 5. Nomad Rugged Pet Tag Review
- The Nomad Rugged Pet Tag, like all Nomad AirTag accessories, feels top of the line and premium. It has a waterproof TPU-overmolded polycarbonate shell for your AirTag that attaches to your pets collar. It is much like the Belkin Secure Holder With Strap in terms of dangly design and AirTag security – although the Belkin gives us a view of the beautiful Apple logo and the Nomad protects it from scratches (which is better? Your choice there!) – and has a metal keychain loop to attach to the collar. The Rugged Pet Tag is waterproof and has speaker holes in the back, and offers the opportunity to customize a metal engraving on the front of the collar, perfect for your pet’s name and your phone number, for $19,95 more. The custom engraving, while a bit pricey, makes Nomad’s dog & cat offering unique. Unlike Apple’s AirTag engraving which only allows 6 characters to be engraved, Nomad’s pet collar allows you enough space to put your dog’s name and your phone number. This means it can realistically replace your dog or cat’s daily ID collar, and you only have one thing hanging from his or her neck, instead of turning your pet into a veritable keychain of dangling / jingly accessories. Nomad’s Rugged Pet Tag is probably the best way to attach an AirTag to your dog or cat’s collar, and comes in Black and in White (collar sold separately).
- Click here to buy the Nomad Rugged Pet Tag – on sale for $29.95 (Original Price $39.95)
