Thousands of dogs get lost each year. Some make it home safely and others don’t. GlobalPetFinder is a cool tool that can help locate a dog at any time though the use of a GPS device that attaches to the dog’s collar. GlobalPetFinder allows you to establish boundaries that you want your dog to stay within. When the dog passes through those boundaries, the GPS unit on the collar alerts you via cell phone, pda or computer and will send location updates every three minutes during the time your dog is outside the preset boundaries so you can find your friend quickly. The device even monitors environmental temperatures and alerts you when extreme temps put your pet in danger. GlobalPetFinder is currently only available for dogs but a smaller device for cats is scheduled to be on the market the end of 2007.
This cute photo was taken by Valentenian and was posted on Flickr.