Re: Cat Automation (not quite HA)

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

Actually, there are numerous commercial GPS based realtime pet locators.
Google on "pet GPS".

nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote:

>http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Instant_20Pet_20Locator
>
>"AZWoody" <Reply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>I've got a cat that likes to wander. (1-2 block range)
>>
>>I try to get him inside before dark, but I don't always have any luck in
>>finding him.
>>
>>I was wondering if anyone knew of a small (he's only 10 lbs) transmitter
>>that could be attached to his collar which could be used in locating him.
>>I'd use something with a directional antenna, to at least determine the
>>proper direction to go looking for him.  (HAM bands ok.  Been studying for
>>my license for other reasons).
>>
>>Any other ideas would also be appreciated (keeping him inside is not an
>>option)
>>
>>