Health & Fitness
Feb. 20 is National Love Your Pet Day
Feb. 20 is a day to honor our furry friends with an extra treat, a romp in the park, or a new toy.
For the 115 million Americans who are pet owners, today, Feb. 20, is National Love Your Pet Day.
Some will honor their four-footed or furry friends with an extra treat, a romp in the park or a new chew toy, as pet-related expenditures—including food, trips to the vet, boarding and doggie day care—will top $52 billion this year alone.
With all that we do to keep our pets happy and healthy, many are making investments to ensure their safety as well. A new technology is helping to simplify that job and giving owners peace of mind in knowing how to find their pet should it escape through a door left ajar or an unlatched gate in hot pursuit of a mouse, bird or squirrel.
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Pet Tracker made by Tagg and sold at local Verizon Wireless stores is a lightweight device that clips to your dog’s or cat’s collar. The device comes with a companion downloadable app and uses GPS tracking and wireless technology to monitor your pet’s location and activity. Should your pet get out, a text or email is automatically sent to your smartphone to notify you of the exact location. The technology is also a great way to ensure your pet is getting enough activity while you’re at work during the day.
Pet Tracker is priced at $99.99 and includes three months of free service. After three months, you’ll be charged $7.95 per month. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA9uLswjrIc