Tagg – The Pet Tracker™ is a new wireless pet tracking device that uses GPS to pinpoint your dog’s location anywhere, anytime. Available now for pre-order online, the Tagg system notifies you immediately (via text or email) if your dog strays from a set zone (or “geofence”) — meaning your escape artist or neighborhood wanderer might finally be stopped in his tracks.

The Tagg system consists of a docking station and a small, lightweight GPS locator tag that attaches to your dog’s collar. The tag is meant to be worn anytime, even while swimming.

Pretty cool, right? You can check out an enthusiastically-narrated video here that explains exactly how Tagg works.

Check out the Tagg system, related accessories, and testimonials at Tagg’s website.

Boett is a Swedish company that now offers their products in the US. They specialize in attractive, reflective gear for dogs. From collars to harnesses, Boett adds safety to your nightly walk. The reflective material needs very little light to illuminate and is highly reflective.

The DOGTEK® EYENIMAL will do just that. The world’s first digital pet cam, the EYENIMAL allows you to see what your pet sees. A great way to keep tabs on them, this simple device — weighing about 1.2 oz — attaches to your dog’s collar and gives you a dog’s eye view of the world.

With 2.5 hours worth of battery life and 8GB of built-in Flash memory, you can easily transfer the video to your PC or Mac with a USB cable. It even has a built-in microphone so you can capture the entire experience right from the horse, er, dog’s mouth…

See it in action on YouTube.

Anyone who has ever lost a pet knows first hand the feeling of intense panic that takes over the second you realize your pet is missing. I’ve been there, and it’s one of the worst feelings there is. And what’s worse is the feeling of helplessness that occurs once the panic subsides. I cringe just thinking about it! Fortunately, we live in a time when technology trumps helplessness, and the tools we need to help bring our lost pets home are right at our fingertips. Thank goodness for sites like Find Toto.

The way it works is simple. Find Toto enters in the exact address of where your pet was last seen into their mapping system, serving as the center point of the search area, which then pulls the data of phone numbers in a radius starting from the center point out. The phone numbers in that area are then uploaded into Find Toto’s automated system where thousands of calls are made in minutes! The Toto alert system will call each number up to four times and leave messages as needed.

Each Toto alert system recording includes the date lost/last seen, pet’s description, your best contact number. The alert system also lets message recipients know that they can visit FindToto.org to view your pet and contact information. And just in case a Toto alert recipient needs to hear the message again, they can do so by calling back the number displayed on their caller ID or by selecting the option at the end of the Toto alert recording.

Alert packages start at a reasonable $85 and go as high as $875. The number of neighbors called distinguishes one package from the next. Find Toto boasts a 78.2% success rate within 48 hours and a 68% success rate after 48 hours, which I find pretty spectacular. If you’re curious to find out more about Find Toto, be sure to visit their website and/or check watch this news clip.

Glowdoggie is a German-engineered collar is a lighted LED collar that your dog wears in addition to his/her regular collar at night or in extreme weather conditions to make sure your pet is safe.

100% waterproof and guaranteed to last at least two years, these are great for pets who like to splash in the lake or romp in the snow. You can easily keep an eye on where your dog is romping outdoors. Its Superflux-LEDs have over 150,000 hours shine-life and it will automatically turn on and off with its patented sensor chip. Everything is contained inside the tube so that there aren’t any parts to break off or lose.

Check it out in action:

(click here if you can’t see the video)

BlanketID has released new tag designs for 2011 in bright, colorful modern graphic styles as well as a brand new program targeted to help local animal charities.

Also new in 2011 is blanketID’s new fund-raising program, FundsForever. Currently blanketID already donates to a variety of animal welfare organizations. With this new program, any company or retailer can have their own custom-designed blanketID tag produced and the sales from tags and memberships from these special tags will target the selected non-profit organization.

For example, Sniff Dog Hotel created the tag above and chose Fences for Fido — an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare and quality of life for dogs living outdoors — to be the beneficiary for funds raised from sales of this tag and on-going memberships.

Here are some Thanksgiving tips for your pup from Miles, Lulu, and Beans to keep your pet safe on Turkey Day:

Miles says:

1. No canines in the kitchen
In most households on Thanksgiving, the kitchen can be a dangerous place, particularly if you’re low to the ground. With hot pots, pans, and plates being whisked in every direction, unsuspecting pets hoping to catch a bite can be seriously injured. The best way to prevent kitchen accidents is to keep Fido out of the chef’s corner throughout the entire evening. A space of his/her own will be the best and most relaxing solution for everyone.

2. Be mindful of table scraps
Just like you, your dog is going to want to indulge on Thanksgiving. Can you imagine what your holiday feast must smell like with a heightened sense of smell? While it’s perfectly fine to share a small piece of boneless, skinless turkey meat with your dog, some foods on your holiday menu could be toxic for your pets. Click here for a list of food no no’s. Make sure to inform your guests not to give in to your pooches’ big eyes and salivating mouths. It may be best to confine your dog during dinner all together. It’s really for his/her own good and well-being.

Lulu says:

3. Plan ahead and pack a snack
On Thanksgiving, feed your pet as you would any other day to ensure they don’t attack the table once they smell all that good food. If you stick to the usual routine, they will be more likely to abide by the everyday rules. If you’re bringing your pet to someone else’s house, pack a snack for your pet and bring it along and ask others to feed your dog the pre-packed snack rather than table scraps.

4. Stay alert!
With guests going in an out of the house, your dog might be tempted to take a little stroll outside should the opportunity present itself. Be vigilant about where your pets are and remind guests to do the same. I like to tape notes to the doors that read “If you leave the door open, I will run! Please keep the door shut for my safety. Thank you! – Miles the Dog.” Just in case, make sure that your pets are wearing their ID tags before guests arrive in case the unthinkable happens.

Beans says:

5. Pets welcome?
If you are traveling to someone else’s home for Thanksgiving, be sure to ask them if it’s OK before you show up with your dog. Not everyone likes dogs — and even if they do — the holidays might not be the best time to bring a pet to someone’s home. There is a lot going on already without having another body running around the house!

With the Lost & Find designed by Chet Rosales (Laorosa), the worry of losing your pet is put to ease with these integrated GPS dog collars. Put the collar on your dog the next time you take a walk in the woods or you’re at the park. If your dog wanders out of sight, simple open the app on your mobile device and track their location via Google Maps or built-in camera with an Augmented Reality viewer.

They have also designed a wristband option for use with children. The device is still currently a concept, but the idea looks to be very promising.

Have you ever lost your dog and wished for a product like this?