Designed in Canada
Get your pet home,in one scan.
PawTrace is a smart QR tag for your pet's collar. Anyone who finds them just taps their phone. No app, no fuss. They call you instantly.
30-day money-back guarantee. Free shipping in Canada and the US. Pay once at $19.99, never a subscription.
See the Tag
Durable stainless steel. Laser-etched QR. Built to last.
Smarter than an engraved tag. Simpler than a GPS collar. $19.99 once, never a subscription.
The math on subscriptions
Most smart tags charge a monthly fee for the features that actually matter. Here is what that adds up to.
Subscription tag
- Tag: free
- Monthly plan: $5.80 to $6.95 per month
- Five year total: $348 to $417
Stop paying and you lose the alerts.
PawTrace
- Tag: $19.99
- Monthly plan: none, ever
- Five year total: $19.99
Works the same on day 1 and year 10.
Based on publicly advertised pricing for subscription QR pet tag plans as of August 2026. Prices set by other companies may change.
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Batteries required
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Monthly fees
24/7
Always scannable
How it works
Four small steps between lost and home.
Order the tag
Ships within 2 to 5 business days. Just attach it to any collar.
Set up your profile
Scan the QR, add a photo and your phone. Three minutes.
Activate lost mode
One tap switches the tag to lost mode. Anyone who scans it sees your contact info first.
Get reunited
Finders see your pet's info and call you instantly.
What you get without a subscription
AirTags help you find your pet. PawTrace helps strangers return them.
Comparison based on publicly advertised free plan features of subscription QR pet tag services in Canada as of August 2026.
Live demo
See exactly what a finder sees.
I have a family
Maple
10 month old golden retriever
Toronto
Cared for by
Sarah
They scan · They call · Your pet comes home
Scan this with your phone camera right now. No app, no signup. This is the exact experience someone has when they find your pet.
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Features
Most pet tags are plastic. This one isn't.
The tag on your dog's collar should outlast the collar.
Engraved, not printed.
The QR and ID are etched into steel so they never wear off.
304 stainless steel.
Cookware-grade steel that stands up to rain, mud, snow, and lake water.
No battery, ever.
Nothing to charge, so nothing can die at the wrong moment.
No app for whoever finds them.
They point their phone and your pet's page opens in seconds.
Works on every phone.
Works on iPhone, Android, new phones, and old phones.
Pay once.
$19.99 one time gets every feature free for life.
Scan Location Alerts
Get an alert when your tag is scanned, with location when shared.
Change it anytime.
Update your pet's page as often as you like, free forever.
Material
304 stainless steel
Size
25 to 30 mm across
Weight
12 grams
Fits
Cats and dogs
OUR STORY
Why PawTrace exists
PawTrace was built in Canada because getting a lost pet home should never come down to luck. Microchips need a vet visit to read. GPS collars die and charge monthly fees. A PawTrace tag works the moment someone finds your pet, on any phone, with no app to download. One scan and you get an alert with the location. That is it.
Pricing
Straightforward pricing for something that actually matters.
FAQ
Questions people actually ask.
No. They point their phone camera at the QR code and your pet's profile opens instantly in their browser. Nothing to download, no account needed.
It works on any phone with a camera. iPhone, Android, old or new. That is actually why we built PawTrace. AirTags only work for iPhone users and roughly half of North Americans use Android.
Never. Only your name and phone number are shown. Your address stays completely private. You also choose which contact methods appear: your phone, your email, or both.
When someone scans your tag, you get an alert telling you your tag was scanned and when. The finder sees a button asking them to share where they found your pet. If they tap it and allow location access, that spot appears on your map in your dashboard. If they decline, you still get the scan alert, just without a location.
When you activate lost mode from your dashboard, your pet's profile page switches to an urgent state showing your pet is missing. Anyone who scans the tag sees your contact info prominently.
If your tag is ever lost or damaged, we will send a replacement with the same profile for $9.99, shipping included.
Every tag comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not happy for any reason, email us and we will refund you in full.
Yes. One account covers all your pets. Each pet needs its own tag but there are no per-pet fees on your account.
Yes. The tag is light and the free silencer keeps it quiet. For cats we recommend a breakaway collar, which releases if it snags. The tag works on any collar.
Yes. We ship to all Canadian provinces and all US states. Free shipping included with every order.
Correct. You pay $19.99 one time and the tag works for as long as you own it. There is no plan, no renewal, and no feature that gets locked behind an upgrade later.
Those tags give you the hardware for free and then charge $5.80 to $6.95 per month for the features that matter, including telling you where your pet was found and hiding your phone number. Over five years that is $348 to $417. PawTrace includes those things for $19.99 once.
Nothing, because there is nothing to stop paying. This matters more than it sounds. With a subscription tag, an expired card or a cancelled plan can quietly turn off the features you were relying on. Your PawTrace tag cannot lapse.
No. You set your pet up in a web browser, and anyone who finds your pet just points their phone camera at the tag. They do not need to install anything either.
Not ready yet? Get a launch discount by email.
The best $20 you'll spend on your pet this year.
One tag, one scan, and your pet comes home. Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Get PawTrace for $19.99