WEIRD GADGETS: GOING TO THE DOGS

I personally have never owned a pet that wonder far enough that the City Pound, the local SPCA, or my neighbour cannot find. Unless, you have a lot of money to spare or you are just a uber techie. I, personally, do not see the justification in using GPS for lost pets. This GPS device seems to be overkill not matter how much I love my family pooch. The product is called the Global Pet Finder and it promises to alert you via cell phone or website where you pooch/cat is at this very moment. The GPS device will cost around $349 USD ($600 CDN). Global Pet Finder is a subscription service, meaning you have to pony up monthly fees of $18 – 20.Another wonderful gadget for all you pooch and cat owners is a cellphone service for pets call PetCell by Pets Mobility. PetCell allows owners to phone and talk to their pets through a speakerphone strapped to the dog/cat. No word on availability and cost of the service.

WEIRD GADGETS: PILL CUP

Well, this really isn't a gadget per se, but what the heck – it's weird. If you have got problems and I mean very big problems (i.e. check out the size of the pill in the picture), swallowing your medicine, plus, you have got $4.00 to spare. This little item is just for you. An ingenious plastic cup that helps you digest to enormous pills.

Hotronic FootWarmer Power Plus

Getting a little cold feet? Keep you feet “toasty” warm with the Hotronic FootWarmer. The device can keep your feet warm for up to 14 hours depending on settings. The manufacturers hope that you will install them on your footwear for skiing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, bicycling and all outdoor activities. Don’t ask me how exactly you are going to mount them on your feet, they do look pretty intimidating…I guessing it will be “one size fits all”. Retail cost is expected to be $170 USD.