The biggest fear if you own a pet is that one day you will find him missing. And you won’t know what to do or where to even start. In days gone by, all you had to rely on was the kindness of strangers who might pick up your lost pet and take him to a nearby shelter. Putting up missing posters and offering rewards was the best you could do. Luckily, things began to change. Dog collars ID became more sophisticated and microchipping entered the picture. But, all these had their limitations. Nowadays, thanks for substantial leaps in technology; a number of alternatives are available to keep your pet safe and you at peace. Foremost among these are the GPS Pet Locators available in the market today. Using the same GPS technology found in automobiles and phones, GPS-enabled Pet Locators such as the Spotlight (and its value-priced version – the SpotLite) allow you to track your pet in real time.

The SpotLight from Securus is a handy, lightweight device that you can attach on to your pet’s existing collar. It is sturdy and water-resistant and comes with a rechargeable battery. The SpotLight allows you to create specific safe spots or zones. If your dog stays within these areas, all is fine. However, if he happens to move out of say his backyard or his neighborhood, you will be informed via text or email. This instant alert often makes all the difference to tracking and locating your pet and bringing him safely back home. SpotLight & SpotLite also provide step-by-step instructions on how to get to your lost pet using Google Map technologies. The SpotLight & SpotLite are the only GPS pet trackers that have teamed with American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR). This partnership offers all customers around the clock access to AKC CAR’s helpline and trained professionals.

In a bid to offer its clients an ever-improving product, SpotLight and SpotLite are now both available with the new 2.0 version of their popular iPhone application. Much likes its predecessor; this version also provides real time updates of your pet’s location. Now it also comes with turn-by-turn directions if your dog is on the run. Using this application, you can also switch on and off the LED beacon remotely. Alerts and battery life can be managed using your iPhone as well. Basically, everything provided by the SpotLight website can now be accessed on your iPhone with this latest version, including a way for owners with both SpotLight and SpotLite devices to easily track their pets on one interface. Elena Amboyan, Securus Product Lead, said. "With access to both locators on the iPhone, owners have the peace of mind knowing they can find their pets at any moment, even when they are on the go." GPS Pet Locators mobile applications for the iPhone is available for a free download at the iTunes App Store or simply go to http://www.spotlightgps.com/MobileApps.aspx.