# Automated Pet Feeders The Pintofeed Ensures Your Critters are Getting Food When You're Not Home By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pintofeed References: [shinyshiny](http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/11/pintofeed_this_gadget_looks_after_your_pets_so_you_dont_have_to.html) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/pintofeed) If your pet stays home alone for long periods of time and you don't want to shell out money on a pet-sitter, you need to get the Pintofeed. This is not a simple food bowl for your pet, it is actually an [intelligent pet feeder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-feeder1). It can be controlled from anywhere using the smartphone app, and with the click of a button, the feeder will automatically dispense the perfect amount of food for your pet. It records how often your pet has been fed so you will never run the risk of overfeeding. The Pintofeed is a great tool for the busy pet owner to ensure that their critter is getting the nutrition it needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Pet Feeders:** The rise of smart pet feeders is creating new opportunities for automated pet care innovations. - **Remote Pet Monitoring:** Remote pet monitoring technologies are becoming more accessible, giving pet owners peace of mind while they're away from their furry friends. - **Pet-tech Integration:** The integration of technology with pet care products is a growing trend, resulting in more efficient and user-friendly solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Care:** The pet care industry can leverage automated pet feeders to create more convenient and reliable products for busy pet owners. - **Technology:** The technology industry can expand its offerings by creating more advanced and intuitive remote pet monitoring systems. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can meet the demand for smart pet feeders by integrating and promoting them on their platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artificial Intelligence-Powered Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pet-feeder.md) - [Vacuum-Sealed Automatic Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlibro-space.md) - [AI-Powered Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlibro-granary.md) - [Programmable Feline Feeder Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-dry-food-feeder.md) - [Pet-Sensing Smart Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petnessgo.md) - [Fridge-Free Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistrocat-feeder.md) - [RFID-Enhanced Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-rfid-pet-feeder.md) - [Self-Chilled Automated Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-pet-feeder.md) - [Tech-Driven Pet Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-pet-feeder.md)