Missing Cat Radio Locators

On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 15:37:38 -0700, "Knack" wrote:

Has anyone tried any of these devices to find a kitty that hasn't come home
in a couple days? Small transmitter attaches to collar, and the owner
operates a small reciver with crude direction finding function.

I'm particularly interested in the Curtis CatFinder. Detection range
advertised at web site is confusing.
http://thecatfinder.com/links.htm

Another system, Innotek remote cat locator, has only a 100 yard detection
range, which is generally inadequate
http://www.pet-expo.com/track.htm




You might also try www.wildlifematerials.com. I haven't used any of
their stuff but some of their devices could be easily used with cats.
This is the kind of company that professional wildlife workers use to
tag bears and the like but they also have transmitters for animals as
small as birds. Some of their devices have a range of 5 miles with
batteries that last up to 6 months and more.


Don



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"Free-ranging cats in the United States have an average lifespan in
the general population of only 3 to 5 years; indoor cats have an
average lifespan of 12 years and frequently live longer than 20
years..."
(Karen L. Overall, M.A., V.M.D., Ph.D., Diplomate, American College
of Veterinary Behavior; Department of Clinical Studies School of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania)

"The hazards of the outdoors-automobiles, dogs, rival cats, poisonous
plants, infectious diseases, and fleas, to name but a few-are
compelling reasons to keep cats exclusively indoors."
(Dr. James Richards, Director, Cornell Feline Health Center,
College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York)

"Cats can be happily kept inside all the time"
(Robert J. Holmes, BVM&S, PhD, MRCVS, FACVSc,
Cat Behavior and Training
Animal Behaviour Clinic, Malvern Vie 3 144, Australia)

On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 15:37:38 -0700, "Knack" wrote:

Has anyone tried any of these devices to find a kitty that hasn't come home
in a couple days? Small transmitter attaches to collar, and the owner
operates a small reciver with crude direction finding function.

I'm particularly interested in the Curtis CatFinder. Detection range
advertised at web site is confusing.
http://thecatfinder.com/links.htm

Another system, Innotek remote cat locator, has only a 100 yard detection
range, which is generally inadequate
http://www.pet-expo.com/track.htm




You might also try www.wildlifematerials.com. I haven't used any of
their stuff but some of their devices could be easily used with cats.
This is the kind of company that professional wildlife workers use to
tag bears and the like but they also have transmitters for animals as
small as birds. Some of their devices have a range of 5 miles with
batteries that last up to 6 months and more.


Don



***********************************************

"Free-ranging cats in the United States have an average lifespan in
the general population of only 3 to 5 years; indoor cats have an
average lifespan of 12 years and frequently live longer than 20
years..."
(Karen L. Overall, M.A., V.M.D., Ph.D., Diplomate, American College
of Veterinary Behavior; Department of Clinical Studies School of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania)

"The hazards of the outdoors-automobiles, dogs, rival cats, poisonous
plants, infectious diseases, and fleas, to name but a few-are
compelling reasons to keep cats exclusively indoors."
(Dr. James Richards, Director, Cornell Feline Health Center,
College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York)

"Cats can be happily kept inside all the time"
(Robert J. Holmes, BVM&S, PhD, MRCVS, FACVSc,
Cat Behavior and Training
Animal Behaviour Clinic, Malvern Vie 3 144, Australia)