A couple weeks ago, I wrote a series of posts which discussed cell phones and kids. There are other members of our family who might be able to benefit from cell phone technology however.
In years past, when the family dog went missing, it was standard practice to post “lost dog” signs all over town in hopes that someone would help reunite the wayward pup with it’s family. Over the last few years, pet finding methods have evolved . Tags, special pet registries, tattoos and even microchips are becoming popular choices for the average pet owner today.
So, is it really that odd to think Fido might benefit from sporting his own cell phone? The folks at Pets Mobility think it’s a dandy idea. They plan to offer the Pets Cell. This is a waterproof GPS and cell device that attaches to the dog’s collar. With one touch, a good Samaritan can call the dog’s owner and report its whereabouts. Or, you can even call your dog and speak to him over the speakerphone.
There will also be the ability to track the dog via their Paw Trax online tracking software. Geo-fences can be set up so that if the dog leaves a particular area, you are notified.
Finally, Pets Mobility offers Pet Lifeline which allows you to have your pet cared for by a designated person in the event you are involved in an emergency.
Click here for a video about these and other Pets Mobility services.
So, would you purchase this for your dog? Why or why not?
photo credit: AlfredoZablah
Written on October 6th, 2009 at 5:26 pm by Nikki Brown
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