Cat - Does Your Pet Need a Cell Phone?

If you're like the majority of pet owners, you consider your pet part of the family. You groom, play with, train and take care of your pet's medical needs. You may even refer to yourself as your pet's mommy or daddy. When you are at work, you wonder is Fido doing OK? Is he lonely? Gee, I'd like to hear his voice. If these thoughts are on your mind, you aren't alone. Many pet owners feel the same way. So maybe it's time to consider getting your pet in on your family cell phone plan. Does this sound astounding? Well, it's not. Cell phone manufacturers have understood your needs and have come up with a solution. You can now buy a mechanism to attach to your pet's collar. All you do is call your pet's number. After one ring, it transmits your voice. You can then talk to your pet in the endearing ways you do and your pet will hear your voice. Your dog can respond with a friendly "woof" (if you haven't taught your dog not to bark). Your cat will meow or purr upon hearing you. Knowing your pet is safe and sound, you then can rest at ease. Some of these systems use a global positioning system (GPS) to locate your pet. This is useful to know whether your pet is within the locale you expect. You can see exactly where your pet is hanging out. If your pet is lost and someone finds it, they can press a button on the pet phone and call you to let you know where you can find your pet. This is a new product that is about to be released. Right now, it's in beta testing with a wide group of pet owners. Thus far, pet owners have given the service two thumbs up. They say the pet cell phone gives them peace of mind that their pet is healthy and safe. According to the media, pet cell phones are on the rise. The pet cell phone has already garnered media attention for its innovative technology. It won't be long before pet cell phone deals and pet cell phone accessories become as commonplace as the cell phones we all carry around with us on a daily basis. Providers know that pet owners will spend on their pets even when economic times are tough. It's an amazing day and age when you can expect to be able to communicate with your pet through a cell phone, isn't it? Karen Kirby has over 25 years' experience in the computer industry, an MS in Computer Science, and a BA in Honors English. She has been helping people with Internet marketing since 1995. For more information on pet cell phones see http://cell-phones.uaskit.com/cell-phone-video.php Be sure to get a free copy of the "Internet Marketer's Guide to Free Traffic" at http://www.aimbright.com/ebook/ Copyright 2006 - Karen Kirby. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Karen_Kirby Cat - Inside Or Outside Cats? Safe Outdoor Cat Play Enclosures It is curious that many cat owners believe that it is safe to allow their cats to roam their neighborhoods unattended. It is unlikely that the owner of any other type of pet would feel the same about allowing their pet to roam. It is unusual to find a dog owner who would allow their dog to roam unsupervised, yet many cat owners feel that they should allow their cats this freedom. If you are a cat owner who keeps your cat indoors, or the owner of an outdoor cat who would like to change your pets wondering ways, here is a great solution. You can give your cats a way to enjoy the outdoors and keep them safe at the same time by building your cats an outdoor play enclosure. Some cat owners are fortunate to have a screened in porch where their cats can play outdoors safely. For those who don't have a home with an enclosed patio or sun room an outdoor cat play enclosure is the answer for allowing your cat outdoors while keeping them safe. A great way to build an outdoor cat play enclosure is to use a chain link dog run. For cat owners who live in areas where wild animals could harm your cats, a chain link dog run can provide the most protection. To ensure that predators can not harm your cats while they play, be sure that the run is solidly constructed and covered with a chain link panel on the top . You should also re-enforce the ground beneath the edges of the run with concrete or flagstone to prevent outside animals from digging into the run. Be sure to add a roof to the run for shade and to add extra protection. If you are handy you can build platforms inside the run at different heights for you cat to climb on. You could even use a thick branch as a climbing toy if you secure it well. Hanging toys in the cat enclosure gives cats a fun way to get exercise. Don't forget to always keep fresh water in your outdoor cat play enclosure and be aware of the outdoor temperature. Don't leave your cat outdoors in extreme hot or cold temperatures. If you build your cat run against your home you could install a cat door so that your cat can go in or out as he pleases. I have also seen cat enclosures built where the cat could get access to the enclosure through a window. If predatory animals are not a problem where you live, you could build a more affordable cat enclosure using less expensive materials. There are also some smaller versions of outdoor cat enclosures available from pet supplies for those that are looking for an easier solution. I hope that this idea inspires everyone to pamper and protect their cats with a safe and fun outdoor play area.