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Blink Outdoor is my favorite camera for finding lost indoor cats.  Camera features include:

• Wireless and hooks up to your wifi network
• Made for the outdoors: water resistant and has infrared night vision
• Each camera runs on 2 AA lithium batteries (included).  Claims up to two year battery life, but if you increase the sensitivity and clip length as recommended for finding indoor cats, then it may only last a few months.
• Stores video clips and photos in the cloud with the Blink Subscription Plan and save events locally to the Blink Sync Module 2 via a USB flash drive (sold separately).  Plans start at only $3/month per camera.
• Easy to set up on your own.  No wiring.  
• Get motion detection alerts on your phone via the Blink Home Monitor App
• Records sound and includes two-way audio
• Works with Alexa
• This set includes two Blink Cameras and one Sync Module 2, but other sets are available of one to six cameras

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The Cat Trailer works with Bluetooth and a smartphone app to track down your lost cat when they get lost.  One of the smallest tracking devices available at only 0.28 oz (8 grams).

The app also provides a low battery indicator.  The battery lasts 6-12 months and uses a replaceable button battery.

Will locate your cat up to 100 meters (328 feet) away.    This is NOT a GPS.  The app will tell you the distance to your cat, but not the direction.  You need to search using the distance indicator until you find your cat.  Check out the video for demo.

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The FLIR Scout TK is a pocket-sized thermal vision monocular for exploring the outdoors—at night and in lowlight conditions. Scout TK reveals your surroundings and helps you see people, objects and animals over 100 yards (90 m) away. Simple to use, with still image and video recording, Scout TK is the perfect companion, whether in the back country or your own backyard. FLIR Scout TK makes outdoor thermal imaging more accessible than ever. With the ability to see heat signatures in total darkness, users become better aware of their surroundings. Scout TK is also the lightest (6 oz/170 g), most affordable camera in the FLIR Scout series. You can find wildlife and see people over 100 yards away.

Pocket-sized and designed for single-handed use, FLIR Scout TK starts up in seconds and requires no training. It offers a simple four-button design and intuitive interface. Choose between nine video palettes, including White/Black Hot, InstAlert, and Graded Fire. Plus, it’s built with a rugged, weather-resistant shell that can withstand bumps and splashes on the trail. In addition to packing the Scout TK for outdoor adventures, it’s also a great everyday tool for personal and home security at night. Keep an eye on your property 24/7, search for missing pets or predators, and scan sidewalks, parking lots, and parks in the dark. The Scout TK features a 5-hour rechargeable Li-Ion battery for long-lasting operation.

Features

• Palettes. Choice of White/Black Hot, InstAlert, Graded Fire video palettes, and more
• Warranty. Covered by FLIR’s unique 2-10 warranty, covering parts and labor for two years and the detector for ten
• Pocket-portable. Small and lightweight to carry with you anywhere
• Rechargeable Batteries. 5-hour Rechargeable Li-Ion battery

Specifications

• Detector Type – 160 × 120 VOx Microbolometer
• Video Refresh Rate – <9Hz
• Field of View (H x V) – 20° × 16°
• Shutter – Yes
• Start up – < 5 seconds
• Waveband – 7.5 – 13.5 ?m
• Image Processing – FLIR Proprietary Digital Detail Enhancement

User Interface

• Splash Screen – Generic
• Power Button – On/Off
• Palette Button – short press to toggle thru LUT’s
• Brightness Button – Brightness (toggle up<>down)
• Image Capture – Short press for Image capture, long press for Video capture
• Image Download – USB

System Specifications

• Built-In Display – 640 X 480 LCD Display
• Color Palettes – BH/WH/InstAlert/Rainbow, Iron, Lava, Arctic & Graded Fire; Selectable
• On-Screen Symbology – Standard

Power:

• Battery Type – Internal Li-Ion Cell
• Battery Life (Operating) – >5 Hours

Environmental:

• Rating – IP-67, Submersible
• Operating Temperature – -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C)
• Storage Temperature – -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
• Drop – 2 m drop

Physical:

• Weight (incl. lens) – 6 oz (170 g)
• Size (L × W × H) – 6.0″ x2″x 2″

Range Performance:

• Detect Man (1.8 m × 0.5 m) – 100 yards
• Packages Include – Handheld Thermal Camera, Neck Lanyard, USB Cable, Lens Cap

FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera. Waterproof rating: IP 67 and submersible
Find wildlife, stay safe in the dark.Minimum Focus Distance:6 inches.
Field of View 20×16°
Starts up in seconds, no training required
Use for personal home security at night
Range performance – Detect Man: (1.8 m × 0.5 m) 100 yards

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Marco Polo uses a radio-tracking system similar to those used by biologists to track wild animals.  Unlike GPS, radio-trackers will work anywhere and do not require monthly fees.  Easy to set up and use.  Just press a single button to start searching, and Marco Polo will scan up to 2-miles (in open terrain).  As soon as your pet is located, you will receive real-time distance and direction feedback to help track down your pet.  Marco Polo is the highest rated radio-tracker pet locator on Amazon.com.

• Works anywhere!  Does not require internet, GPS or cellular networks.  Search range is up to 2-miles in open terrain.
• One time payment.  Unlike GPS trackers, a radio-tracker does not require monthly payments.
• Small enough for cats and dogs at least 5 lbs.  Just attach to your pet’s existing collar.
• Includes a rechargeable battery that lasts up to six weeks on a single charge.
• Tracking tags are waterproof and designed to handle prolonged swimming.
• Package only comes with equipment for a single pet, but it will handle up to three pets with the purchase of additional tracking tags.

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Features:

• NATIONWIDE LOCATION TRACKING: Whistle uses advanced GPS and cellular technology to pinpoint your pet’s location anywhere in the U.S. on AT&T, America’s largest network.
• SUBSCRIPTION PLAN: Whistle is like a cell phone for your dog, so it requires a subscription plan for cellular connectivity. Plans start at $8.25/month (no separate cellular contract required).
• PROACTIVE ALERTS: Get text, app or email notifications when your pet leaves their safe place, before they get too far away. Wi-Fi network required to set up safe places.
• TRIPS: Follow your pet’s location over the last 24 hours to see where they went and when.
• MONITOR ACTIVITY: Track your dog’s daily activity and rest to keep your companion in great shape for their age, weight and breed.
• BATTERY LIFE: Whistle has one of the longest-lasting batteries of a GPS pet tracker. Battery life is impacted by the strength of your Wi-Fi and cellular coverage. Depends on usage and environment. Battery may last up to 2 weeks on a single charge.  Get notifications when your battery needs to be charged. Full recharge only takes 2 hours.
• DURABLE & WATERPROOF: Attaches to any collar or harness up to 1” wide and designed to go anywhere with your pet, even swimming.
• SIZE: Different versions available for large and small dogs. Whistle Health & GPS is recommended for dogs 25 lbs and up. Whistle Healthy & GPS+ is recommended for dogs as small as 5 lbs.

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Tabcat (also called Loc8tor Pet) is one of the smallest, affordable cat radio-tracking devices.  The tracker comes with two transmitter tags and one receiver, and you can buy up to two additional tags.  Easy to use; just turn on the small handheld receiver, select the missing cat’s tag, and start searching.  Once the radio-tag’s signal is picked up, the receiver will begin to beep and flash, and the closer you get to your cat, the louder and brighter it will get.  Once you are close, you can turn off the volume, and listen for the beeping of the radio-tag attached to your cat’s collar.

The biggest drawback of Tabcat is its relatively short range of up to 600 feet in open terrain.  If your cat is outside of this range, then you need to search around until you pick up a signal.  Realistically it will pick up a signal within 200-300 feet if your cat is in the woods or only 50 feet if your cat is stuck in a basement.

Even with its short range, Tabcat often works well for escaped indoor-only cats since they usually hide nearby.  I have had a few cases where it helped locate lost outdoor-access cats.  First the general location of the cat was determined with posters, and then they were able to go to that location and quickly track down their cat with the Tabcat.

I have been using Tabcat on own cats Lily and Violet since 2015.

Pros:

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