Use of AirTag as a Pet Tracker: My Personal Story

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Use of AirTag as a Pet Tracker: My Personal Story

Though affordable, compact, and boasting a year-long lifespan, the AirTag might not be something you’d first consider as a pet tracker. However, my experience demonstrates just how perfect it can be for this rather unconventional use - more specifically, as a cat collar to track my feline friend.

Only a few days after I attached the AirTag to my cat’s collar, she went missing. To my surprise, the device pinpointed a location over ten kilometers away – at a hospital. I found my cat in a storage room at that very hospital, entirely unsure of how she managed to wander so far. It’s possible that checking the surveillance footage might shed some light on her mysterious journey, but obtaining it proved to be another challenge I could not overcome.

Without the AirTag, I might have lost my cat forever. The cat seemed to have found a rather peculiar hiding place, and even if I had posted about my missing pet, I couldn’t guess whether the news could possibly reach that very spot.

Still, the AirTag made it possible for me to find my wandering cat and bring her home safely. My story highlights how AirTag is more than just a simple item - it is a channel of vital information in times of need.

Some might argue against my endorsement of AirTag, highlighting alternative pet tracking devices. GPS pet collars are commonly advocated for, but without precise tracking, even GPS might lead you on a futile chase.

In conclusion, based on my experience, I would wholeheartedly recommend using the AirTag as a pet tracker. It provides another layer of security - an assurance that you can reach your pet no matter how far or peculiar their wandering spot might be.

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Aero Leo
Aero Leo
Engineer

My areas of interest include Rubik’s cube & EDC design, photographing and embedded computer systems.

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