We rescued a kitten this past winter and it was certainly a huge process. A cousin of mine actually runs a local animal rescue so I definitely had help in the necessary steps. After alerting the local authorities and shelters, the first task we checked off of the list was having him scanned (multiple times) for any possible microchips. Upon doing so, it occurred to me that not everyone gets their pets chipped. With no chip found, we cared for him for a few weeks while we waited for someone to lay claim to him. No one did, so we officially welcomed him into our own family. Now, both of our cats are, in fact, chipped. I couldn’t imagine losing them so we do what we can to insure their safe return in the event that they ever do get lost. In addition to their respective chips, they also wear collars complete with their names and our information. I think that they are pretty well off between both but I recently had the opportunity to try out a new product that offers this same security with an added ease of use. FinderCodes are putting together the typical information platform and today’s technology to help keep your pets safe. Microchips, though still a good option, do have their own downsides. Many pet owners don’t bother registering the codes and there have been cases where microchips have failed to work properly. More than eight million lost pets end up in shelters across the country every year with only an average of 17% being reunited with their owners. I mentioned that we had our rescue kitten scanned multiple times and this is due to the lack of a standardized system for microchips. Many chips can only be picked up by its coinciding scanner and, since there are numerous different brands of microchips, we had to check for each type individually.
For pet owners seeking a better way to keep track of their furry friends, the Pet Owner Lost and Found Kit by FinderCodes is a safer, less invasive and more convenient alternative to microchips. New to the market, it combines the use of mobile phones, GPS location services, QR codes and apps to provide an affordable and foolproof system for keeping track of your pets.
The FinderCodes Pet Owner Lost and Found Kit bring users a new way to keep track of their pets. After setting up an account, pet owners can register their tags and provide information necessary for any potential finders. You can include everything from your pet’s name and description to medical conditions, telephone numbers, and even a reward amount and photo.
If, by chance, your lovable little furry family members do end up going missing, FinderCodes will help them on their journey home. When someone does find your adorable friend, all they need to do is snap a quick scan of the QR code on the tag and voila! All of the information that you’ve made available in your FinderCodes account is instantly available to the finder. Once the process is initiated, the owner is alerted via text message and email that includes a map of the pet’s location. The owner can, then, securely communicate with the finder to arrange the pet’s safe return.
The FinderCodes Pet Owner Lost and Found Kit along with other FinderCodes kits can be found and purchased exclusively at Target. However, the kind folk over at FinderCodes are giving Eighty MPH Mom readers the chance to win a kit right now! As always, if you’re not feeling particularly lucky at the moment, you can keep up with FinderCodes (including news, products, sales, and giveaways) via social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
THE GIVEAWAY:
Two (2) winners will each receive a FinderCodes Pet Owner Lost and Found Kit.
Giveaway open to US residents only. Ends 7/31/13. ARV of $24.99 each.
*Randi received the above product(s), free of charge, to facilitate this review. All opinions are those of reviewer only.
No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US only. Giveaway ends July 31st, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. (PST). ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! We check all entries – cheating will not be tolerated.
Winners will be chosen randomly by Rafflecopter, and winner’s name will be displayed on the Rafflecopter widget within 3 days of end date. Winner will be notified via email and must reply within 48 hours. If no reply has been received within that timeframe, a new winner will be chosen. Please make sure you check your spam folder, as we are not responsible for lost winning email notifications. Winners name(s) will also be posted on the Eighty MPH Mom Winners List within 2 weeks of drawing.
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Gloria Walshver
The electronics finder kit is a great device for people who take their computers,iPad, or kindle on vacation and misplace them.
Danielle E
I like the Travel – Lost and Found Kit
martha
like the electronics kit ,,,,but my first choice would be the pets,,,,lost and founD kit….THANKS
Linda Kish
I like the Electronics – Lost and Found Kit
Anne
The travel lost and found kit would be great for my spouse, who travels on business frequently.
Alh1203
School stuff and electronic stuff finder sound great
Karen Gonyea
LOVE the Travel Lost and Found Kit !!
Sherrie C.
Great giveaway! I also like the Travel – Lost and Found Kit. I travel a bit and would love to be able to have my expensive items scanned and returned to me if they were lost.
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marian boll
The lost and found kit
natalie yeoman
i like the Electronics – Lost and Found Kit
Kelly Ann T.
I like the School Stuff – Lost and Found Kit
Sharon Kaminski
i like the Electronics – Lost and Found Kit
Melissa Zimmerman
Travel – Lost and Found Kit
Evelyn Chuter
I would like the Home lost and found kit, but the Pet is my favorite.
Denise
I also like their Electronics Kit. I’m always paranoid when we fly that I’m going to lose my laptop.
Tanya White
I like the Kid Stuff – Lost and Found Kit, my kids are always losing their stuff when we go out, this would be perfect for them.
Desiree Dunbar
I would love the Electronics Lost and Found Kit.
tina reynolds
I really like the electronics kit
sandra
love the Kid Stuff – Lost and Found Kit
Erica Barnes
Travel Lost and Found Kit.
Reyna Rivera
The electronics lost and found kit
Lisa L
I also like the School Stuff – Lost and Found Kit!
Kathleen M Smith
FinderCodes is the first company to have been granted a license to use the FedEx logo on its products for their simple and convenient return shipping service using FedEx Office®.
Kathleen M Smith
I like the Electronics – Lost and Found Kits
Wendi S
I think either the electronic or the school stuff. My son forgets everything so it would probably help.
amber
Electronics kit
Derek Timm
I really like the electronics lost and found kit. What a cool product!
christine jessamine
I like the kid stuff lost and found kit
Melanie Montgomery
I also like the Travel Lost and Found kit
Rhonda Martin
I liked the Electronics Lost & Found Kit too~! I’d forget my head if it wasn’t attached so this would come in handy. I love that they came out with this new technology because it’s so much better than the microchip. Putting a foreign object in the body of an animal can make them sick with an immune problem. That’s why I have never done my pets but this I would do. Thanks for sharing it with us~!
jessica
I want the Home – Lost and Found Kit
Gianna
Travel: Lost and Found Kit.
Janice Crespo
I would go for the electronics one 🙂 Nice products 🙂
Deb S
I like the Electronis – Lost and Found Kit – I can never find anything.
krystal wethington
I really like the Electronics Lost and Found Kit
kristin sims
i love the electronics finders kit, would come in SO useful, thank you
kristin sims
i love the electronics finders kit, would come in SO useful, thank you
Mary Jensen
I love the Travel Lost and Found Kit 🙂
Matthew Pearl
Electronics – Lost and Found Kit! Would be nice to have, that way I wont have to worry so much if I lose an item. 🙂
trixx
Love the School Stuff Lost and Found kit as well.
Laurie Emerson
I love the Home Lost and Found Kit.
Christian Alejandro
I love the kit for luggage! perfect for traveling!