GPS collars: Big Brother is watching your pets

A tracker collar can become deadly for cats if they get it caught on something. — dpa

Felix usually sticks around the garden, but the tomcat hasn’t shown up for dinner. A tech-savvy owner can track him down with new location tools.

GPS trackers are tiny receivers that use satellites to determine their location and transmit that data via mobile network. A new generation of pet accessories are connected to let you locate your cat or dog at any time.