by joel martens
PETCHATZ Okay, this one is a little over the top, but really, we couldn’t resist sharing. Everyone has
“I’m a horrible parent” guilt when stuck in a meeting or lost in traffic, ending up late to care for the furry little loved ones. Sometimes leaving them alone just can’t be helped… Or can it? Basically, as you would with a friend and/or relative by phone or text, you can let your babies know that you are thinking of them. PetChatz is a two-way live video feed that will connect you with home base whenever you need to say, “hello.” You can talk to them, release a scent of your choosing and even give them a treat, all through your computer, smartphone or tablet. It even allows your pet to contact you when it’s close to the device, it has motion controls built in—ring, ring, “Hello...” Kitty calling! I’m afraid of this one. Due out this summer, available for pre order. $349
petchatz.com
WHAT A CAT WANTS, WHAT A DOG NEEDS… OVER-THE-TOP GADGETS FOR YOUR PET
It is estimated that people spent nearly $55.7 billion dollars on their pets in 2013 and it looks as though they will spend a record $60 billion this year. That’s a whole lot of dinero being spent on pampered pooches, pussies, birdies and lord only knows what else. So, hop in the backseat and take a gander at what’s hot.
OTHER OVER-THE-TOP CONTENDERS:
Magic Leash Getting that leash attached to an excited, squirming animal can be a challenge. Now, you can do it with one hand. Tiny magnets automatically draw leash to collar and provide a 300 lb. plus static weight strength! $24.99
magiclatch.com
EYENIMAL DIGITAL VIDEOCAM FOR PETS Ever wonder what your pet is up to when you’re not around?
PASSPORT™ PET DOOR Pet doors have always been a secu-
rity risk; they’re like tiny doors for thieves when it comes to breaking and enter- ing—albeit small ones—though small doesn’t mean they can’t rob you blind. This programmable pet entry door solves the problem and then some. It has a multiple locking system and uses advanced entry and exit technology in the form of radio- frequency identification (RFID), that reads the Passport Key™ worn on your pet’s collar, allowing only animals with pro- grammed IDs to enter and exit your home. It’s USB-connectable for updating and has a wireless module for connecting with your smart device. Letting your animal out and keeping others away has never been simpler. $229
petsafe.net
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Where does puppy or kitty go when out-of-sight? Well, now you can find out with this handy-dandy collar-mount camera; the Eyenimal Pet Video Camera! Weighing in at a mere 1.2 oz. it is uniquely designed to fit standard cat and dog collars with adjustability built in. The unit has a 4GB built-in Flash memory and 500mA Li-Ion battery and can capture images continuously for up to two and a half hours, with an auto fo- cus CMOS sensor and automatic light adjustment, a built-in microphone, 640 x 480 image resolution and image capture at 29 frames/s. Recorded videos are transferred to your Mac or PC by using the USB cable provided. There really are no secrets anymore are there? $99
dogtek.com
Chilly Mat Keep your pet temperate with this little Hugs Pet Products gel cooling matt. For even more chill, stick this non-toxic wonder into your freezer for more cooling action. $12 to $50
hugspetproducts.com
Tagg GPS Tracker Never lose your precious pet again with this light- weight, waterproof, GPS device that allows you to locate and track your pet from any computer or smartphone—even offering directions to their location! $99.95
pettracker.com (Monthly service fees apply.)
Puppy Tweets If you don’t have a Twitter account yet, get on it, because your pet can now beat you to it, with its own interactive account! The Puppy Tweets collar analyzes your animal’s movements and can choose one of 500 pre-programmed Tweets like, “Guess what I’m licking right now?” $29.97
puppytweet.com
PET NET SMART FEEDER Available mid-2014, but notable because this device seeks to solve the prob-
lem of when to feed, how much and how often to do it; putting it all within reach of your smartphone. It’s estimated that about 54 percent of dogs and cats in the U.S. are overweight due to overeating, so this intelligent food dispenser seeks to solve that dilemma. It has sensors, learning algorithms and processing power necessary to assess the dietary requirements of your pet. It creates a custom feeding schedule suitable to meet those needs and alert your phone when Fido or Pussum’s have been fed. The manufacturer PetNet has already taken over 10,000 pre orders, so get in line and keep your pets dietary needs in line as well! Pre order pricing $199
petnet.io
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