Global Pet Finder GPS Pet Tracker

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CEN0YC
• Item model number: GPFCO-5105
• Batteries: 3 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,667 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 22, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
What if there was a way to keep track of your pet's whereabouts at all times, no matter where they roam? Thanks to a clever combination of GPS and cellular wireless technologies found in the Global Pet Finder, it's now a reality. If you need peace of mind when it comes to keeping track of your beloved pet, the answer has arrived.

The Globalpetfinder is designed to fit securely and comfortably.

Define a virtual "fence" for your pet via the globalpetfinder.com Web site.

Your pet's location is automatically transmitted to your wireless device.

The device is simple to operate. View larger.

The Global Pet Finder consists of a GPS tracking device and a cellular transmitter. When the five-ounce, water resistant device is attached to the protective snap-guard, it slips easily onto your pet's collar, halter or harness. The unit runs on three included, rechargeable AAA batteries (a charger is also included).

The other key component of the system is the globalpetfinder.com Web site. Here, Global Pet Finder members can build a virtual fence of any size by logging in and defining the fence parameters. The command center will prompt you to enter a name, address and size for your fence. Your fence is then automatically downloaded to the memory of your Global Pet Finder and your pet can then freely roam inside this virtual boundary. Up to five fence locations can be stored at once.

If your pet wanders outside the boundary you have defined, you'll be alerted immediately and sent a continuous update on the location of your pet. Location information is sent to the device of your choice -- a cell phone, a PDA, or a computer -- via SMS or email. Meanwhile, if the Global Pet Finder device is placed in "walk mode" you can walk and travel with your pet outside of the virtual fence. Should you and your pet become separated, though, tracking may be initialized remotely simply by dialing F-O-U-N-D from your cell phone. Likewise, you can check your pet's location at any time by dialing this code. The Global Pet Finder will then transmit your pet's position.

In addition to tracking your pet, the Global Pet Finder will alert you via cell phone when its batteries begin to run low. Plus, the unit monitors the environmental temperature for your pet. You'll will be alerted if temperature conditions become dangerously hot or cold. Global Pet Finder is non-invasive, it requires no installation or surgical implantation, and it does not use electric shock of any kind. Simply put, it's safe and causes no harm to your pet.

The Global Pet Finder requires a one-time activation fee of $34.99 and a monthly service plan. The service plan includes three locates per month (a locate is defined as an out-of-fence violation lasting more than five minutes. It begins when you receive an out-of-fence alert and ends when you pet returns to the "in-fence" mode). The service requires that you have cell phone coverage in your area. See the coverage map to determine if you have coverage. Consult the globalpetfinder.com Web site for service plan details and charges.

What's in the Box
Globalpetfinder device, three AAA NiMH batteries, battery charger, snap-guard, quick-start guide, and user's manual.

Product Description
GlobalPetFinder introduces the latest in proven gps and 2-way wireless technology to help you keep track of your beloved pet. Globalpetfinder Members can build a virtual fence of ANY size within which your pet can freely roam simply by logging into the command center and following the instructions for ‘create a fence’. The command center will prompt you to enter a name , address and size for your fence. That’s it! Your fence is automatically downloaded to the memory of your globalpetfinder. Up to 5 fence locations can be stored at once.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

136 of 142 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this item -- Big Problems, December 31, 2005

By	Dog Lover (Florida) - See all my reviews

This product is poorly made and has multiple manufacturing problems, which could have been avoided: The idea is to use a GPS transmitter to locate your lost dog. Here is why I returned mine:

1. GPS transmitter is NOT waterproof. The grey plastic case has a 2 inch long gap that would easily allow water to get inside it and destroy the electronics. Even overnight condensation could damage the unit.

2. GPS transmitter easily falls out of the cheap black plastic case that attaches to your dogs' collar. You could find the transmitter (assuming no exposure to moisture), but not your beloved dog, who could be long gone.

3. Antenna was shipped quite loose.

Company was unresponsive when I notified them of these problems. I even offered remedies/inexpensive fixes they could have used, which they did not.

Wait until another company comes up with a quality GPS locator for your dog, then buy it.

54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money on Global Pet Finder, but try the Verizon Migo , October 2, 2006

By	Pet Lover - See all my reviews

GPS,Tracking, LLC (Global Pet Finder) totally blew us off. We contacted technical support 7 times by phone and 6 times by e-mail over a 5 day period and not one person ever returned our call. We only had service for about 6 hours over a 5-day period. Our dog was out of her fence for an hour because we were testing the system and we did not receive one alert saying she was out of fence. The battery went dead after approx. 18 hours and we did not receive an alert. This product is a total waste of money not to mention time setting it up and testing it to make sure it works. We never were contacted by technical support, EVER. What a joke. We returned it and went to VERIZON WIRELESS. Who says it has to be made for a dog? We purchased a Migo (GPS tracking for children) and paid $49.95 for it, you have to have a Family Plan and your phone must be "Chaperone Capable". The GPS Capable Migo weighs about 2.5 ounces and it works! We purchased a back pack case and just clipped it to our dogs collar. We pay $9.99 per month for the tracking service (and we don't get charged for extra "locates" as you do with Petfinder)and for an additional $9.99 we can set "Fences", as many as you want such as "Home", and you get a text message on your Chaperone Capable phone if your pet leaves the designated area. I would give the Migo 4.5 stars. It is called "Chaperone" and would work well for the elderly also, if you have a parent or someone you worry about. Their technical support was great!

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Totally worthless, February 13, 2006

By	Robert S. Balaban - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This product keeps changing home addresses; none of which are the address I typed in the initial field. It does not stay charged so that it is actually able to function as advertised if you are gone from home any length of time and you put your dog in a yard. Additionally, gravity takes it down to the lower neck area in common use so that when the dog is doing normal dog things, the device sinks downward so that the antenna is pointing toward the ground. The pictures are misleading. We tried all of the advise the company gave us. It's just not a device that works when and where you need it to work. It was a lot to invest to have this many problems.