The author of this article is Vice President with Positioning Animals Worldwide, Inc. For more information about GPS Pet Tracking System, visit http://www.spotlightgps.com/gps-pet-tracking/gps-pet-tracker-features.aspx
Our pets soon become our extended family members and when a cat or dog goes missing, the trauma and stress involved is immense. Not knowing where to look and what to do to when your pet is lost is frustrating and not tracking them down in those all-important first few hours of being missing can even be fatal. However, thanks to the new wave of GPS pet-tracking devices, tracking and recovering your lost pets has become a whole lot simpler.
Basically, A GPS Pet Tracking system uses the same assisted global positioning satellite (A-GPS) technology that we use in our automobiles today. A transmitter is attached to the dog’s collar and once activated, informs the owner of the pet’s location through email or text alerts. Some devices allow you to pre-program designated safe spots such as your home or backyard, and when your dog leaves these areas you are immediately informed of the same, thus saving precious time in tracking the pet down. Since it uses GPS technology, you would be able to receive not only the location of your missing pet, but also instructions and directions on how to get there.
Some pet tracking devices are associated with a recovery center that is alerted once the animal goes missing and in this way, a combination of efforts take place for the tracking and recovery of your lost pet. The device is fitted with a bright LED beacon that is visible from over 100 yards, which is especially useful when your dog goes missing at night. Unlike some other devices on the market, you do not need to replace the entire device when the battery no longer works, as it is easily removable and comes with a rechargeable battery.
SpotLight is one of the smallest GPS devices available on the market today, is water resistant and built to last. Using the latest technology and Google Maps, pet owners can now track and find their missing pets in no time.
SpotLight is the next step in providing recovery services for your pets. It offers total peace of mind since your dog is always being monitored, no matter where you are. You can now relax knowing that you are always connected to your pet and that they are safe. Most competitors offer dog tags, call centers, tattoos, microchips or just tracking capabilities. However, SpotLight is a dedicated 24 hour, year round service. Created and developed in conjunction with the American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) team to reduce the number of lost dogs, buying a SpotLight GPS Pet Locator includes an exclusive AKC CAR collar tag with unique ID number that includes Lifetime enrollment in AKC CAR’s Recovery Service as well. The rescue button on the device connects you with your lost dog and a trained recovery team as part of the service. Thanks to the 24/7 AKC CAR helpline, there is always someone there to watch and help if your dog is missing.
As a pet owner, there can be nothing more important than the safety and security of your pet. To prevent your dog from running away and increasing the risk of an accident or being stolen, A-GPS dog collar such as the SpotLight GPS Pet Locator is a worthwhile investment. Such a device can save you not just a lot of time and heartache but also help reduce the number of stray dogs on the streets and in the shelters as a result of effective recovery.
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