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GPS devices protect us from getting lost while traveling and now they can help us find lost pets.
The Spotlight GPS pet locator is a tracking system that lets owners know the moment their dogs make a great escape. Positioning Animals Worldwide (PAW), a technology company that makes the GPS device, partners with the American Kennel Club (AKC) to provide a system it says has recovered thousands of pets.
Through the Internet, owners can pinpoint their dog’s exact location using Google Maps. The system also sends out text and email alerts if the pet wanders out of a “SafeSpot” – his yard, for example. Owners define the boundaries on the Web. The AKC provides a backup network of rescue groups, veterinarians and other pet advocates to offer an around the clock system to help recover lost pets.
The Spotlight GPS sells for $200 and features a water-resistant collar tag. A bright LED light on the tag helps owners locate their pets at night from more than 100 yards away. The light is activated by texting a message to Spotlight.
Stolen dogs can even be tracked by the device. If Sparky is traveling down Main Street at 50 miles per hour, he is likely riding in a car. The owner can then call police with the pet’s exact location.
Sounds great, but what happens if the dog’s collar comes off? Although no system is foolproof, this product still increases the odds of finding a wayward pet.
The Spotlight GPS pet locator is a tracking system that lets owners know the moment their dogs make a great escape. Positioning Animals Worldwide (PAW), a technology company that makes the GPS device, partners with the American Kennel Club (AKC) to provide a system it says has recovered thousands of pets.
Through the Internet, owners can pinpoint their dog’s exact location using Google Maps. The system also sends out text and email alerts if the pet wanders out of a “SafeSpot” – his yard, for example. Owners define the boundaries on the Web. The AKC provides a backup network of rescue groups, veterinarians and other pet advocates to offer an around the clock system to help recover lost pets.
The Spotlight GPS sells for $200 and features a water-resistant collar tag. A bright LED light on the tag helps owners locate their pets at night from more than 100 yards away. The light is activated by texting a message to Spotlight.
Stolen dogs can even be tracked by the device. If Sparky is traveling down Main Street at 50 miles per hour, he is likely riding in a car. The owner can then call police with the pet’s exact location.
Sounds great, but what happens if the dog’s collar comes off? Although no system is foolproof, this product still increases the odds of finding a wayward pet.
Photo: www.spotlightgps.com
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