Cat Collar With Name
A cat collar has one job the dog version does not: it has to come off. A cat that climbs will eventually hook its collar on something, and what happens in the next few seconds is decided entirely by the buckle. Everything else on this page — the plate, the bell, the color — matters after that question is settled.
The buckle is made to let go
The clasp is a breakaway, shaped as a cat's head. Under a normal day it stays shut — grooming, scratching, a paw hooked under the strap. Under a steady pull, the two halves separate and the collar drops. A cat caught on a fence post frees itself and walks home without it.
That is why the plate is fixed to the strap rather than hanging from a ring: if the collar has to come off to save the cat, you want the identifying part to have been readable while it was on, not to be a thing that dangles and catches.
What is on the collar
| Part | Detail | Why it is like that |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | 7.5 to 12.5 in | One adjustable size. It covers kittens from about four months through to an adult cat. |
| Buckle | Breakaway | Opens under a steady pull. This is the part that matters most on a cat. |
| Plate | Steel or black | Slid flat onto the webbing, engraved on the face. Nothing hangs from it. |
| Bell | Included | On a small ring at the buckle, with a crescent moon charm. |
| Strap | Printed nylon webbing | Light, washable, and soft enough to sit under a cat's chin all day. |
One size, set with two fingers
The strap adjusts from 7.5 to 12.5 inches, which covers a four-month kitten through to a large adult. Slide the keeper until two fingers pass flat between the webbing and the neck: tighter and the cat works a paw under it, looser and the collar turns and the plate ends up under the chin.
Check it again a month later on a kitten. They gain neck faster than anyone expects.
The plate, in steel or black
The plate slides onto the webbing and sits flush with it, engraved on the face. Steel reads darker letters on a light metal; the black one reads light letters on dark. Both are the same size and the same price, and on a cat the choice is mostly about which disappears better against the strap you picked.
Two lines fit: the cat's name and your phone number. On an animal that goes outdoors and does not come when called, the number is the line that does the work.
The bell, and the charm
A small bell and a crescent moon charm hang from a ring at the buckle. The bell gives birds a warning and gives you a way to find a cat asleep behind a sofa. Both unhook in a second if your cat objects to them, and the collar works exactly the same without.
Eight colors, printed through the webbing
Red, royal blue, sky blue, mint, yellow, pink, purple and black — each printed with a moon and star pattern that runs the length of the strap rather than being stamped on top of it. The webbing is soft, light and washable, which is what a collar needs when it spends its life against fur and under a chin.
What happens after you order
You pick a color and a plate finish, and enter the two lines at checkout. The plate is engraved with that text and the collar ships free to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom or Australia. Because the plate is cut after you order, allow 9 to 14 business days for the engraving and 5 to 8 in transit — 14 to 22 business days in total.
If you also have a dog, the engraved name tag comes in a cat-head shape that suits a small animal, and the leather collar covers the dog side of the house.
Questions about the cat collar
Is the collar safe for a cat?
The buckle is a breakaway: it opens under a steady pull rather than holding. If your cat catches the collar on a branch or a fence, the collar comes off and the cat walks away. That is the single feature worth insisting on for an animal that climbs.
What size is it?
One adjustable size, from 7.5 to 12.5 inches around the neck. It fits kittens from around four months and adult cats. Slide the keeper until you can pass two fingers flat between the collar and the neck.
Can I take the bell off?
Yes. The bell and the moon charm sit on a small ring at the buckle and unhook in a second. Some owners keep the bell for birds and some take it off for a cat that dislikes it — both are fine, and the plate stays either way.
How long does it take to arrive?
The plate is engraved after you order, with the text you enter at checkout. Allow 9 to 14 business days for the engraving and 5 to 8 in transit, so 14 to 22 business days in total. Shipping is free.