Keeping Pets Safely on your Property- Page 2
Fencing Options for Cats
The safest choice for your cat is to keep them indoors. They live longer and have fewer injuries. However, many people want their cat to experience the great outdoors without compromising safety. One fencing option, Purr...fect Fence®, www.purrfectfence.com offers cat owners peace of mind with a unique design that prevents escape. The fence is buried underground to prevent your cat from digging out; it is made of a plastic mesh that is very difficult to climb. If he does manage to climb it, the sharply angled edge prevents him from getting over the top.
"Purr...fect Fence with our patent pending design offers a virtually invisible, escape-proof cat fence system," explains Matt Hough, vice president. "We are the only complete cat fence system on the market and we pride ourselves on having an extremely rugged and long-lasting product that will keep your cats happy and safe in your backyard paradise."
Tracking Your Pet Using GPS
When all else fails, you can now locate your missing pet using one of several pet GPS devices that attach to the pet's collar. Some gadgets even offer a feature that e-mails you when the pet wanders off of your property. Pet-specific GPS products include Zoombak, www.zoombak.com, PocketFinder, www.pocketfinder.com, RoamEO, Garmin Astro, www.garmin.com, and Trace:GPS.
Don't Forget the Microchip
The American Humane Association estimates that only 17 percent of lost dogs and two percent of lost cats are ever reunited with their owners. These confinement and tracking systems can improve your pet's safety at home but nothing takes the place of a microchip implanted under your pet's skin. Microchipping your pet significantly reduces the chance that it will be euthanized should it turn up at an animal shelter. Make an appointment with your veterinarian to find out if your pet already has a microchip or if an implantation should be scheduled.
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