Ecoscene: Ecoscene | Hemp Cat Collar Review

While it might seem unnecessary for an inside cat to wear a collar, Sadie has been known to pull a fast one and escape into the backyard. Despite her best efforts to elude capture, we have managed to catch her every time. However, in the event that

she pulls the great escape off one day, wearing a collar will help someone return her back to her safe home. Since she eats natural food and uses stainless steel bowls, shouldn't she also have an eco friendly collar? She tested out the Good Dog Company's hemp cat collar:

Domesticated (+)

The collar is made from hemp, a renewable resource, and certified organic cotton.
Thin and soft, the cat did not seem to mind wearing it. She did not scratch it or try to wriggle out of it.
It is also adjustable so it can fit any cat, from kitten to full size pets.
The collar is durable and well made.
The Colorado-based company has a clear commitment to sustainability and fair labor practices.
It came shipped in a mailer wrapped in tissue paper, no plastic wrapping or unnecessary packaging.

Feral (-)

The collar is called on the website a "cat collar" and is in the cat section but when it arrived the tag on the collar indicates that is in fact a dog collar?! Sadie felt slightly betrayed.
Available in eight colors, but it is not clear what types of dyes are used to color the collars.
The website claims that the clasp will break away easily for safety, but this was not the case. It took great effort to squeeze open the release to open and close the collar. This is very dangerous if a Sadie were to misjudge a jump and catch her collar on something, this collar would not release or slip off her head easily, putting her at great risk.
Once the collar was removed from her neck, Sadie tried to eat it (which she has never done before) most likely mistaking the collar for kitty grass.

The Bottom Line

Perhaps because Sadie is a rescue cat she cannot help but try to follow the call of the wild. For now, she will continue to wear her soft beastie band collar until we can find her a safer, eco friendly alternative.