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Pets 101

Apps That Make Life With A Dog Or Cat Easier

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Apps in the new field of "pet tech" include the following:

DOGS

How to find a dog walker
- Wag: on demand dog walkers or sitters in your home.
  - Includes free lock box so dog walkers can get to your key with a combination code.
  - You can book ahead of time or summon a walker as soon as possible.
  - App allows you to follow a walk on a map in real time - ncluding where the dog relieves him or herself.
  - Fees vary.
- Rover
How to find a place to board your dog on a daily basis
- DogVacay -
  - Similar to an Airbnb for dog boarding
  - Hosts name their price and are searchable bylocation and dates of availability.
How to trackyour pet's location
- Whistle:
  - A tracker for monitoring your pet's location.Displays the pet's location on a map.
  - An initial fee to purchase plus a monthly charge

CATS

A variety of automatic feeders are available - revealing food at a preset day and time or times.

DOGS AND CATS

Webcams are available to you can see your pets during the time you are away. Some have laser pointers that a pet may respond to playfully. Apparently, not all pets react to the laser. Alternatively, a security camera can also act as a pet monitor.

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