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# Intelligent Tech Pet Locators
The 'PawTracker' Offers Real-Time Tracking of Your Pet's Location

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-02 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-locator
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/gps-pet-tracker-01-11-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pawtracker/pawtracker-the-worlds-most-stylish-pet-tracker-gps)

Losing your pet is no doubt a stressful event, so the 'PawTracker' pet locator is a way to help get them back home sooner than ever. Designed as the world's smallest and lightest tracker for pets, the 'PawTracker' features a paw-inspired design that clips onto the collar of a cat or dog. Users can instantly take advantage of [tracking capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellai-dog-collar) of the device via their smartphone as the 'PawTracker' features GPS GSM and WiFi connectivity capabilities.

Funding now as part of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawport-smart-door) campaign, the 'PawTracker' pet locator can also be used with children or the elderly to keep track of them when you can't be by their side. The device comes in a wide array of different color options to let users choose the style that best suits their preference.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 59% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Smart Pet Trackers:** There is a growing demand for smart pet trackers for real-time tracking of pet's locations to reduce the stress of losing a pet.
- **Gps-connected Wearables for Kids and Elderly:** There is a trend for GPS-connected wearables designed for children and elderly people providing a solution for the peace of mind of parents and caregivers.
- **Advanced Location Tracking Technology:** There is a trend for advanced location tracking technology that features GPS GSM and WiFi connectivity capabilities offering real-time tracking of pets and people.

### Where This Applies

- **Pet Care Industry:** The pet care industry could benefit from incorporating smart pet trackers to their products and services enabling pet owners to keep track of their pets' whereabouts at any time.
- **Childcare Industry:** The childcare industry has the opportunity to use GPS-connected wearables for kids providing peace of mind for parents and ensuring the safety of children.
- **Elderly Care Industry:** The elderly care industry can implement GPS-connected wearables to provide caregivers with the ability to monitor the location of elderly people and prevent accidents.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [GPS Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcube-gps-tracker.md)
- [Lightweight Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fi-mini.md)
- [Personalized Pet-Tracking Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-dog-tracker-findmy.md)
- [Compact Pet Tracking Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fi-mini-1.md)
- [Satellite-Connected Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellai-pet-tracker.md)
- [Cat-Tracking Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-for-cats.md)
- [Enhanced Connectivity Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life360-pet-gps.md)
- [Pet-Monitoring Activity Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawmate.md)
- [GPS-Enabled Dog Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitpat.md)