Cat trackers come in a variety of options including GPS (mostly cellular these days), radio-trackers (or RFID), and Bluetooth trackers. Contrary to the belief of many people, microchips do not have any remote tracking capabilities (learn more here). Being involved in lost pet recovery work for over 10 years, I definitely recommend cat trackers for …
Humane cage traps and enclosure traps are effective methods for catching escaped indoor-only cats, outdoor-access cats lost away from home and skittish lost dogs. However, monitoring a trap is often very labor intensive, especially when set away from your home. Checking the trap frequently (such as every four hours in good weather) is important not only …
There are basically two different kinds of GPS trackers for dogs. The more popular design uses a GPS tracker, which is attached to your dog’s collar, and requires a monthly subscription plan to actually track your dog’s location. Many of these allow you to place a virtual boundary around your yard, and if your dog …
The secretive nature of cats makes it nearly impossible to observe their natural behavior when outdoors. Likewise, few cat owners know where their cats travel or what they do when allowed outside. A new study conducted in Britain used GPS loggers to map the travel of outdoor-access house cats. What makes this study more innovative …
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Please note, this article is no longer being updated. I have since written a new article which better describes the differences between GPS and radio-trackers and highlights a few of my recommended products. Be sure to check out: Best Cat Tracking Devices. There are both GPS trackers and radio-tracking devices available to help you find …
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