Step1
Microchip: It’s simple and painless-and best for indoor dogs who often go collar less. Your vet injects a tiny computer chip(the size of a grain of rice)under the animal’s skin between the shoulder blades. Along with your contact info, the chip’s number is added to a database accessible to animal hospitals, shelters and humane societies. Since the chip can’t get lost or damaged, it last for pet’s life time. Ask your vet for info or go to homeagainid.com.
Pros: An affordable, permanent way to identify you pet.
Cons: The procedure must be performed by a vet. Plus, the animal, once found, has to be picked up by a vet or shelter with an ID scanner.
Cost: $25-$40
Step2
Radio: Radio transmitter collars are great for energetic and outdoor dogs who love to roam. They come in several sizes with a corresponding receiver. Point the receiver in any direction; it will beep if you pet is nearby. (Think of the childhood game Marco, Polo.) Most device can send and receive signals within 1 to 4 miles, depending on terrain and physical obstacles. Try Pettraz or Innotek collars, available at your local pet store.
Pros: Noninvasive;most radios include an accuracy guarantee and extended warranty.
Cons: Pet must be wearing the collar to be located.
Cost: from $130
Step3
Global Positioning system (GPS):
Log on to globalpetfiner.com to build virual fences where your pet can wander. Your customized boundaries are automatically downloaded to the tracking device, so your pet goes outside the designated are, you will be alerted via cell phone, PDA or comuter. You can also dial the word “found” from your phone to get your animal’s current location.
Pros: GPS allows for 24/7 monitoring and can alert you if you pet is in dangerously hot or cold temperatures.
Cons: Not all Internet service providers offer coverage (call yours to check). Requires a 2-way wireless device like a cell phone, PDA or Internet, as well as a 1-year minimum subscription.
Cost: $290 gets you GlobalPetFinder. Service, a snap guard that attaches the device to your pets collar, batteries and a charger. There’s also a one time activation fee of $34.99;monthly plans from $18.
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