In the age of wearable devices and trackers, there’s always something to track our steps, phones and ear pods (if we can’t find them!), monitor our heart rates and even track our screen time!
If we wander off our way back home or get lost in a new area/city, it’s easy to find our way back through GPS trackers on our phone. In a country where one in three pets gets lost at least once in its lifetime, it’s quite difficult for them to make use of their natural tracking abilities to trace their way back home. After all, the confusing mix of several scents is likely to misguide them and throw them off route.
Recent technological advancements are a blessing, as they can ensure the safety and well-being of your adored furry companions. From wearable devices to smart home integrations, here’s how tech has emerged to aid in keeping your pets safe.
Pet ID Tags with QR codes
An impressive combination of simplicity and conspicuousness, these tags are lightweight, waterproof, easy to see, and require no maintenance. The QR codes will allow finders to scan the code with their smartphones and discover vital information about your pet. The pet owner will receive an email or SMS with the precise GPS location of their misplaced furry friend. A reunion with your beloved pet is now just a scan away!
NFC Tags/PET
The Pet Electronic Tag (PET), also known as an NFC tag, is a long-lasting, waterproof microchip attached to your pet’s collar. With the help of NFC technology and encryption, PET allows users to customise a 10-digit number that is encoded into the chip. Any smartphone user can scan the tag to send the pet parent an instant SMS/text message. No pet will ever be lost for long, thanks to this smooth connection that facilitates quick reunions.
GPS Tracking For Pets
GPS trackers made specifically for our furry friends are the best solution for pet protection. Numerous features are available with these devices, such as two-way communication, voice monitoring, SMS warnings, water resistance, track playback, geo-fencing, and real-time tracking. Using GPS tracking, pet owners may monitor their pets’ whereabouts and activities from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. The search for your furry child will no longer be worrisome and anxiety-ridden. Finding them is as simple as tapping a button.
Microchipping
Conventional collars with tags are visible and useful, but they are also easily removed or lost. Here come microchips to the rescue, little heroes that are put under your pet’s skin without causing any discomfort. These tiny, barely discernable electrical chips—about the size of a rice grain—are activated when a scanner passes over them. The chip instantly provides information about the pet’s owner by transmitting a unique identification number. Shelters and veterinary clinics can quickly identify abandoned dogs and reconnect them with their relieved owners. All thanks to microchip technology!
24/7 Safety Command Station
With the introduction of their ground-breaking 24/7 Safety Command Station, numerous pet safety services apps have completely transformed pet safety. Pet owners can enable GPS tracking, scan a QR code, or scan an NFC tag to activate the command station. The command station instantly alerts safety personnel of the finder’s details as soon as it is activated. Dedicated professionals then promptly get in touch with the finder, guaranteeing a speedy reunion between the grateful owner and their missing pet.
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