February 23, 2012
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Keep Track of Fido – With GPS Tracking
Posted on January 16, 2012 in GPS Tracking, News, Pet & Animal Tracking, Pet Protection | by Nichole Decoust
EmailIf you are a pet owner, then you understand the fear of losing your pet. The number of animals that are lost each year due to wandering is staggering. Nearly half of the animals that arrive at animal shelters each year are strays or lost animals. When that lost pet is your close and long-time companion, it can be a traumatic experience. For years, pet owners have been seeking ways to keep track of their pets. Elaborate fencing systems, dog sitters, kennels, and of course the tried and true dog tag, are all means of trying to keep those furry friends close to home, or at least trackable if they do wander off. Pet tracking just got a whole lot easier with GPS tracking.
For many pet owners whose furry friends have a propensity for exploring, being able to see exactly where their beloved cat or dog is at all times has just been a wishful dream. Thankfully, it is no longer a dream. A number of GPS tracking devices have been devised specifically for pets and usually attach to collars. Pets can be monitored via handsets, cell phones, or computers, making it relatively easy for owners to monitor to their pets.With names such as Loc8tor and Tagg the Pet, pet searching has reached a whole new level. Rather than wandering through neighborhood calling Fido’s name, owners can actually receive a text message with their pet’s location. The devices have various ranges and features, with one of the most common feature being an automatic text when the pet leaves a designated range. Pet owners set a perimeter of their choice that is connected to a home computer. If the pet goes outside the perimeter, the owners are immediately notified on their mobile device, where they can begin live tracking, knowing exactly where their furry friend is.
GPS tracking could help owners locate pets in natural disasters such as tornadoes, as long as the services supporting the technology are intact and the devices are charged. Pet loss in natural disasters is a real problem, and GPS tracking would provide a valuable service.
So, if your dog or cat is a regular escape artist, you might want to check out GPS tracking technology. And while you may have never dreamed of receiving a text from your dog, stranger things have been known to happen!
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