Abstract: An improved recovery system utilizing a two-piece detachable card. A base (10) and tag (12) are snapped apart at groove (16) into two separate pieces. Tag (12) is attached to an article such as a standard key ring via through-hole (14). Base (10) is retained in a secure place. If the article is lost a finder is asked to follow a specific course of action. Listed on the back of tag (12) is finder call number (22). The finder is prompted by the written words "If found, please call . . . " and a toll-free telephone number is listed. Upon calling the number from a touch-tone telephone, the finder is instructed to punch in tag number (20). The tones generated by punching in an activated tag number (20) cause a specific voice mail box to be created within computer (30). The finder is further instructed to leave a brief voice message providing a phone number or location where the "found" article can be recovered.