GPS for Dogs?

For the owner of a strong-willed dog, keeping Fido contained in the yard can be a challenge.  When presented with the correct stimulation, Fido may bolt through the electric fencing.  He may jump, dig under or attempt to chew through traditional fencing.  If successful, Fido’s escape could have tragic consequences. Should Fido wander and befriend a human, his dog tag and/or microchip will aid in identification and recovery.  But what is no one finds Fido?  What if Fido’s mission leads him into a remote and desolated area and he can’t find his way home.  What then?

Fortunately for Fido, there is the SpotLight GPS Pet Locator.  Manufactured by Raleigh, North Carolina based Positioning Animals World Inc. (PAW) and teaming with the American Kennel Club’s Companion Animal Recovery, the SpotLight GPS now provides the only real-time pet tracking and 24/7/365 dedicated recovery service.  SpotLight is the only GPS Pet Locator  teamed with American Kennel Club’s Companion Animal Recovery.  PAW’s SpotLight GPS device provides the tracking service. The AKC provides a unique ID collar tag and lifetime enrollment in their recovery service.  Now that’s teamwork!

Here’s how it works.  Fido is wearing a water-resistant, durable, lightweight (2.5 oz. including battery) and compact A-GPS pet locator attached to his regular collar.  The owner has previously activated the device, established and set safe zones where Fido is allowed to be and selected preferences (text/email) as to how they should be alerted should Fido leave a safe zone.  Owner now is free to relax.

Should Fido successfully leave a safe zone, SpotLight GPS is automatically activated and sends a text, email or both to the dog owner.  Owner uses mobile phone or computer to track Fido real-time at the SpotLight website.  Using Google Map technology, pet owners receive step-by-step tracking and locate their dog.  Should it be dark outside, making it difficult to pinpoint Fido, owner can text “Spot light On – Fido” to their service.  A bright LED light located on Fido’s GPS device is activated.  The LED light is visible from over 100 yards away and can be activated anywhere on the globe.  Identified in the dark by his spot ight, Fido is found.

Should Fido have wandered over to a pet-loving person, that person simply presses the “Rescue” button on the GPS device.  Fido’s owner instantly receives a text that Fido has been found!  It will include the location of Fido and an AKC CAR Spotter will be notified and assist in plotting the destination on the map.

According to PAW, “10 million pets went missing in 2008; only 1.8  million were reunited with their owners.  4.5 million pets were euthanized before they could be placed back with their owners or in new homes.”  SpotLight GPS and AKC CAR have joined to combat this problem.  To purchase this product visit www.WelcomePup.com.

Note:  After purchasing the GPS, there is a monthly monitoring fee (such as with a home security system) that ranges from $7.99-$19.99, depending on the level of monitoring required.

Battery is rechargeable and easily removable.  Battery life in standby mode is 7 days.  Battery takes 4 hours to recharge.  Replacements available.

With SpotLight you also receive…

• Lifetime Enrollment in AKC CAR Recovery Service
• 24/7/365 Dedicated Recovery Team to Help Recover Your Lost Pet
• Turn-by-Turn Directions to Your Pet
• Customizable Multi-layer “SafeSpots”
• Timely Alerts via Cell Phone and Email
• Rescue Button to Connect a Found Pet with our Recovery Team and Owner