When our beloved cats go missing – or even just stay out past their curfew – it can make even the calmest of us cat parents sick with worry. Of course – it’s natural for cats to wander, and make an escape attempt from time to time (if they’re not already scratching at the backdoor every day to go outside)!

Luckily, Tractive is here to help. Here are seven simple ways you can find your cat with a Tractive GPS Cat Tracker – so you’ll never have to worry about them going missing again.

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1. Live GPS Tracking: Monitor Your Cat in Real-Time

The number one way to find your cat with Tractive? Live Tracking. This invaluable feature means you can simply open the app and see where your cat is in real-time on the Tractive map. With updates every few seconds, you’ll quickly be able to see the direction your cat is heading… or how long they’ve been napping in the backyard. It’s perfect if you want to follow your feline friend on the go, or find your runaway cat.

And if you don’t need real time updates? Tractive’s default tracking mode ensures that you will always see the current, accurate location of your cat.

Read More: Why Do Cats Run Away? 10 Reasons & How To Stop ‘Em

2. Location History: Discover Their Favorite Spots

The next way to find your cat with Tractive is Location History. This feature allows you to see where your cat has been over a specific period. With this info you can:

  • identify their favorite spots or habitual routes, making it easier to find them if they go missing.
  • check out their last known coordinates, in case your kitty goes off the radar for a bit.
  • find out if they’ve been in an unusual area recently.

3. Virtual Fence & Escape Alerts: Define Safe Boundaries

With a Tractive GPS Cat Tracker, you can also set up Virtual Fences around safe areas like your home or yard. You’ll receive instant notifications if your cat leaves these zones, enabling you to act promptly before they wander too far.

Know somewhere that’s not safe for your cat to explore? You can also set up a No-Go Zone and get alerted if your cat enters an off-limits area.

The best part of the Virtual Fence feature? It helps you prevent your cat from going missing in the first place!

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4. Radar Mode: Locate Them in Close Proximity

When you’re near your cat but can’t see them—perhaps they’re hiding under a porch or in dense bushes—Radar Mode uses Bluetooth technology to guide you to their exact location. This feature is especially useful in areas with weak GPS signals, like indoors.

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Family Sharing is another Tractive feature that helps you find your cat faster. With Family Sharing, multiple people can access your cat’s location information simultaneously. This collaborative approach increases the chances of a quick reunion by allowing family members or friends to assist in the search.

Learn how Tractive’s Family (and Public) Sharing features work.

6. Sound: Attract Their Attention

Use the sound feature to play an audible signal from the tracker. This can help you locate your cat or encourage them to come out of hiding, especially if they’re familiar with the sound. Some users have even shared that they’ve successfully trained their cat to come back to them when sound is activated – how cool is that?

P.S. Our sound feature is specially designed to not bother your cat by its volume.

7. Augmented Reality (AR): Visualize Their Location

The AR feature in the Tractive app overlays your cat’s location onto your smartphone’s camera view, guiding you directly to them with intuitive visuals. This makes tracking more interactive and straightforward.You’ll see a pin with your cat’s name and the distance you’ll need to cover to reach them safely.

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Tractive helps you find your cat, fast

With over a million pets safely tracked worldwide, Tractive GPS is the trusted choice for pet parents everywhere. It offers peace of mind, knowing that even the most adventurous cats can be quickly located and brought home.

So, equip your cat with Tractive GPS and let them enjoy their explorations—while you enjoy knowing they’re safe.

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Track your cat wherever they go

Get real-time location information, wherever they go. Find out when they go somewhere they shouldn’t, with Virtual Fences. And discover their favorite spots with Territory.

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