Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Heat-sensing collar texts you when your dog is too hot


The Dog Caller could be a dog's best friend.


(Credit: Toronto Humane Society)

Dogs and hot cars are a combination that should never happen, but sometimes dog owners leave their pooches in vehicles as they run errands. A new high-tech collar could help prevent dog-overheating deaths.


The Dog Caller combines a SIM card and a thermistor to monitor the temperature around a dog and send the owner a text alert when it nears 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The collar is part of a campaign developed by marketing firm Rethink Toronto for the Toronto Humane Society.


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I'm curious how this collar would react to normal summer temperatures where I live in New Mexico. We've taken dog walks up to the corner on days when it's more than 90 degrees. Would the collar constantly be sending alerts?


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