I think a black band for a collar would be just the thing, depending on the age of the recipient you could even sew on a small bell/charm/tag ??!!!!
If you can flange your binding with orange all the better ...
But if I may offer you a top tip, dont mess around with a teeny weeny 1/4 " flange ... Be Bold! and have at least 1/2" inch almost like a narrow border ...