Animal Welfare Professionals

Hi all! 

I am currently applying for a grant that will allow our shelter to get GPS tracking collars for our foster dogs.  When the dogs first arrive and come into foster, they are often very timid and may have a flight response.  The most likely time for a dog to run away is when it has first arrived, and unfortunately has not had a chance to bond with the foster yet.  This can provide challenges in locating the dog. So far in my research, I have found plenty of collars that require a subscription but a select few that don't. I was wondering if you all have had any luck with GPS dog collars that have no subscription that are reasonably priced.

Thanks so much in advance!

Hi all! 

I am currently applying for a grant that will allow our shelter to get GPS tracking collars for our foster dogs.  When the dogs first arrive and come into foster, they are often very timid and may have a flight response.  The most likely time for a dog to run away is when it has first arrived, and unfortunately has not had a chance to bond with the foster yet.  This can provide challenges in locating the dog. So far in my research, I have found plenty of collars that require a subscription but a select few that don't. I was wondering if you all have had any luck with GPS dog collars that have no subscription that are reasonably priced.

Thanks so much in advance!

Hi all! 

I am currently applying for a grant that will allow our shelter to get GPS tracking collars for our foster dogs.  When the dogs first arrive and come into foster, they are often very timid and may have a flight response.  The most likely time for a dog to run away is when it has first arrived, and unfortunately has not had a chance to bond with the foster yet.  This can provide challenges in locating the dog. So far in my research, I have found plenty of collars that require a subscription but a select few that don't. I was wondering if you all have had any luck with GPS dog collars that have no subscription that are reasonably priced.

Thanks so much in advance!

#DataandTechnology
#FosterPrograms

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Jenn Brown
Grants Coordinator
Dog Star Rescue
CT
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Hi Jenn 

I do run a Rescue and I include Airtag in my monthly budget to keep track of fosters and reduce the potential of lost dogs. 
They work great and have helped in emergencies. 
I advise everyone having their phones on when looking for the dog tag works best with the closest signal and tracking can be shared via multiple users. More accurately finds location. 
4x pack AirTags and great water proof cases are they way to go . 
About 91$ cases including on Amazon. 

Technique is to make sure the tag is in a waterproof case and the battery only last 11 months so keeping spare tags or switching batteries is common. 

We do intake flight risks and have proven this  useful in the case one escapes. 
Airtags have proven reliable in case of emergency. 

Hope this helps worth the experience and expense

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David Diaz
Animal welfare specialist
SBCAS
CA

Original Message:
Sent: 03-07-2025 10:57 AM
From: Jenn Brown
Subject: What are the best GPS Tracking Collars for dogs (no subscriptions)

Hi all! 

I am currently applying for a grant that will allow our shelter to get GPS tracking collars for our foster dogs.  When the dogs first arrive and come into foster, they are often very timid and may have a flight response.  The most likely time for a dog to run away is when it has first arrived, and unfortunately has not had a chance to bond with the foster yet.  This can provide challenges in locating the dog. So far in my research, I have found plenty of collars that require a subscription but a select few that don't. I was wondering if you all have had any luck with GPS dog collars that have no subscription that are reasonably priced.

Thanks so much in advance!

#DataandTechnology
#FosterPrograms

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Jenn Brown
Grants Coordinator
Dog Star Rescue
CT
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We have trouble with the cases, the dogs lose them or chew on the cases.  What cases do you use for the airtag?

Hi Jenn 

I do run a Rescue and I include Airtag in my monthly budget to keep track of fosters and reduce the potential of lost dogs. 
They work great and have helped in emergencies. 
I advise everyone having their phones on when looking for the dog tag works best with the closest signal and tracking can be shared via multiple users. More accurately finds location. 
4x pack AirTags and great water proof cases are they way to go . 
About 91$ cases including on Amazon. 

Technique is to make sure the tag is in a waterproof case and the battery only last 11 months so keeping spare tags or switching batteries is common. 

We do intake flight risks and have proven this  useful in the case one escapes. 
Airtags have proven reliable in case of emergency. 

Hope this helps worth the experience and expense

------------------------------
David Diaz
Animal welfare specialist
SBCAS
CA

Original Message:
Sent: 03-07-2025 10:57 AM
From: Jenn Brown
Subject: What are the best GPS Tracking Collars for dogs (no subscriptions)

Hi all! 

I am currently applying for a grant that will allow our shelter to get GPS tracking collars for our foster dogs.  When the dogs first arrive and come into foster, they are often very timid and may have a flight response.  The most likely time for a dog to run away is when it has first arrived, and unfortunately has not had a chance to bond with the foster yet.  This can provide challenges in locating the dog. So far in my research, I have found plenty of collars that require a subscription but a select few that don't. I was wondering if you all have had any luck with GPS dog collars that have no subscription that are reasonably priced.

Thanks so much in advance!

#DataandTechnology
#FosterPrograms

------------------------------
Jenn Brown
Grants Coordinator
Dog Star Rescue
CT
------------------------------

I order the flat ones that are designed for dog collars. 
not the key chain style 

We have trouble with the cases, the dogs lose them or chew on the cases.  What cases do you use for the airtag?

Hi Jenn 

I do run a Rescue and I include Airtag in my monthly budget to keep track of fosters and reduce the potential of lost dogs. 
They work great and have helped in emergencies. 
I advise everyone having their phones on when looking for the dog tag works best with the closest signal and tracking can be shared via multiple users. More accurately finds location. 
4x pack AirTags and great water proof cases are they way to go . 
About 91$ cases including on Amazon. 

Technique is to make sure the tag is in a waterproof case and the battery only last 11 months so keeping spare tags or switching batteries is common. 

We do intake flight risks and have proven this  useful in the case one escapes. 
Airtags have proven reliable in case of emergency. 

Hope this helps worth the experience and expense

------------------------------
David Diaz
Animal welfare specialist
SBCAS
CA

Original Message:
Sent: 03-07-2025 10:57 AM
From: Jenn Brown
Subject: What are the best GPS Tracking Collars for dogs (no subscriptions)

Hi all! 

I am currently applying for a grant that will allow our shelter to get GPS tracking collars for our foster dogs.  When the dogs first arrive and come into foster, they are often very timid and may have a flight response.  The most likely time for a dog to run away is when it has first arrived, and unfortunately has not had a chance to bond with the foster yet.  This can provide challenges in locating the dog. So far in my research, I have found plenty of collars that require a subscription but a select few that don't. I was wondering if you all have had any luck with GPS dog collars that have no subscription that are reasonably priced.

Thanks so much in advance!

#DataandTechnology
#FosterPrograms

------------------------------
Jenn Brown
Grants Coordinator
Dog Star Rescue
CT
------------------------------

I order the flat ones that are designed for dog collars. 
not the key chain style 

We have trouble with the cases, the dogs lose them or chew on the cases.  What cases do you use for the airtag?

Hi Jenn 

I do run a Rescue and I include Airtag in my monthly budget to keep track of fosters and reduce the potential of lost dogs. 
They work great and have helped in emergencies. 
I advise everyone having their phones on when looking for the dog tag works best with the closest signal and tracking can be shared via multiple users. More accurately finds location. 
4x pack AirTags and great water proof cases are they way to go . 
About 91$ cases including on Amazon. 

Technique is to make sure the tag is in a waterproof case and the battery only last 11 months so keeping spare tags or switching batteries is common. 

We do intake flight risks and have proven this  useful in the case one escapes. 
Airtags have proven reliable in case of emergency. 

Hope this helps worth the experience and expense

------------------------------
David Diaz
Animal welfare specialist
SBCAS
CA

Original Message:
Sent: 03-07-2025 10:57 AM
From: Jenn Brown
Subject: What are the best GPS Tracking Collars for dogs (no subscriptions)

Hi all! 

I am currently applying for a grant that will allow our shelter to get GPS tracking collars for our foster dogs.  When the dogs first arrive and come into foster, they are often very timid and may have a flight response.  The most likely time for a dog to run away is when it has first arrived, and unfortunately has not had a chance to bond with the foster yet.  This can provide challenges in locating the dog. So far in my research, I have found plenty of collars that require a subscription but a select few that don't. I was wondering if you all have had any luck with GPS dog collars that have no subscription that are reasonably priced.

Thanks so much in advance!

#DataandTechnology
#FosterPrograms

------------------------------
Jenn Brown
Grants Coordinator
Dog Star Rescue
CT
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