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 …
I was excited to recently learn about a new research study on the behavior of free-roaming feral and pet cats. Here is a link to a summary of their findings from the Illinois News Bureau. The full research article is available free for download at The Journal of Wildlife Management website. I will also be …
Please note, this article is no longer being updated.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 …
GPS versus Radio-Tracking: pros and cons for finding cats Read More »
The Loc8tor Pet (now call TabCat) is a small radio-tracking device that can be attached to a cat’s collar. The radio-tags (i.e. transmitters) are only 5 grams each and the receiver is a little larger than a credit card. The maximum advertised range of the Loc8tor Pet is 400 feet. The Loc8tor is available on …
Transmitter Range Test of the Loc8tor Pet Radio-Tracking System Read More »
