Friday, April 20, 2012

Why A Pet GPS Is Important For Your Family

By Sheila Nance


It is an unfortunate fact that over ten million dogs and cats go missing from their homes every year. 17% of dogs and 3% of cats find their way back home, but the rest either end up in pounds or are unable to survive on their own. Fortunately, there is a great way to prevent this from ever happening to your pet. Pet GPS systems are used to make sure your pet can always find his or her way back home.

These systems use the same GPS technology that your car uses. GPS stands for global positioning system: it provides a worldwide navigation system, giving location and time information anywhere on earth. The U.S. government maintains this system, but anyone who has a GPS can use the technology. It can be easily used to keep your pet safe at all times.

There are a few different options for you and your pet. With a brief medical procedure, you can implant a chip into your dog's skin. If you ever lose your pet, your vet will be able to track him or her down with their GPS tracking system. If you prefer something less invasive, consider purchasing a handheld GPS system.

There are many products on the market for you and your pet, so all you have to do is decide which one is for you. The simplest products on the market use lightweight tags that attach to your pet's collar. These tags communicate with a handheld device. If you ever lose your pet, the device will either show you a map of where your pet is, or give you audio and visual clues to find your pet.

If you're looking for something more advanced, you can get a system that uses smart phone technology if you're willing to pay a monthly fee. Attach the tag to your pet's collar and go online on your phone or computer to bring up the map of the area around your house. There, you can set a "safety zone" for your pet. If your pet ever leaves the zone, you will immediately receive a text message or e-mail notification.

Pet GPS systems are really important for those who have hunting dogs. There are tracking systems created especially for hunting, and they can tell you whether your dog is pointing or resting. The systems have a several mile range, so you can always make sure your dog is safe.

No matter what type of pet you have, you can use a GPS system. Some location systems use very small tags, so you can keep track of dogs and cats as well as ferrets, rabbits, tortoises, and chickens. Any animal that wears a collar can use a GPS system. If you have housecats or hunting dogs, you can find a great GPS system for you and your pet.




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