Tractive Smart Cat GPS Tracker | Real-Time Location & Wellness Monitoring for Cats 6.5 lbs+ | Territory & Location History | Up to 5-Day Battery | Breakaway Collar Included (Mint)
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Color: Mint
Size: Tracker
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- REAL-TIME GPS TRACKING WITH UNLIMITED RANGE: Track your cat with live location updates every 23 seconds. Unlike others that update once a minute, Tractive lets you follow every step with no distance limits, anywhere in the world.
- HEALTH, SLEEP & ACTIVITY MONITORING: Stay on top of your cats wellness with daily insights into their sleep and activity. Get notified of unusual changes so you can act early.
- VIRTUAL FENCES AND LOCATION HISTORY: Set safe zones and get alerts if your cat leaves. See where theyve been and activate live tracking to find them fast. Ideal for outdoor cats, curious explorers or late-night wanderers.
- LIGHTWEIGHT, WATERPROOF AND BUILT FOR CATS: Weighing just 0.9 oz, Cat Mini is made for cats 6.5 lbs and up. Waterproof, rugged and designed to stay on. Battery lasts up to 5 days, extended further with Power Saving Zones
- HISTORY & TERRITORY - KNOW YOUR CATS ROAMING HABITS: See where your cat spends most of their time with weekly-updated territory maps. Based on repeated movements, its perfect for understanding their routine and exploring behavior.
- SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED WITH RISK-FREE TRIAL: The subscription covers all costs for the built-in SIM and unlimited data, no hidden fees. Plans start at just $5/month. Try it risk-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee.
Brand: Tractive
Special Feature: Activity Tracking, Geo-Fence, Location History, Real Time Tracking, Waterproof
Connectivity Technology: Cellular
Supported Application: GPS
Specific Uses For Product: Pet Location & Health Monitoring
Additional Features: Activity Tracking, Geo-Fence, Location History, Real Time Tracking, Waterproof
Connectivity Technology: Cellular
Supported Application: GPS
Specific Uses For Product: Pet Location & Health Monitoring
Battery Average Life: 48 Hours
Compatible Devices: Smartphone
Battery Capacity: 7
Item Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.7 x 1.46 inches
Item Weight: 25 Grams
Enclosure Material: Plastic
Brand: Tractive
Built-In Media: Pet tracker, cat collar, attachment clips, charging cable
Manufacturer: Tractive Inc.
Model Number: TRCAT5MTNA
Mfr Part Number: TRCAT5MTNA
Warranty Description: 2 year manufacturer
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
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Color: Blue
Size: Tracker
I have had other trackers like the Bluetooth style ones you may attach to your keys, luggage, etc. that do not require a subscription to work. They work as designed, but they don't work well enough at the times you need it to the most. What they did do was send me on an emotional rollercoaster thinking the worst about my cat's whereabouts because I needed to pinpoint to the second where she was on a map. Instead of waiting and waiting for the tag locator to update, and there is no set interval for it to do that, you think the worst, and you may never know exactly if they don't return. And to me that is the worst part about losing a pet/member of family, is never knowing. Yet the burden of if there was something you could had done about it. I believe that cats are not to spend their lives indoors and they have instinctual urges they can't control to make them want to be free be it an indoor cat that escapes or one you take the risk of letting them outside during the day only. Its my belief to allow this and only hope my cat is savvy enough from life experience along with instincts to know there are predators present that given the opportunity to sustain their survival, may include ending hers . And my pet at almost 3 years old and living in a somewhat forested part of North Seattle with the occasional transient coyote, I take that risk and prepared for possibilities of letting my cat be a cat. So far, so good, but with much heartache at times. I was aware of the Tractive Cat Mini locator during all those times when using the other trackers and figured it probably worked in a similar fashion and probably just had some fancier app to download or something. But the main problem I had with giving the Tractive Cat Mini a chance was the requirement of a subscription for it to work. The upfront cost of the tracker was reasonable, but the yearly or monthly subscription was not. At least for my penny-pinching budget. Just another bill to pay. But I was so wrong. Being fed up with another emotional breakdown which luckily aways turned out for the best, I purchased the Tractive Cat Mini from Amazon while it was on sale for a promotion which made the price for me to be even more reasonable to offset the subscription price. I got it the next day and chose my subscription for a year. By the end of the 1st day of using it, I was kicking myself that I didn't do it sooner and how much heartache I could have avoided because this tracker did what I thought was not possible. It showed very clear detailed maps of where my cat was when I needed to know and to the second without delay. The app was very user friendly with not a bunch of settings to get lost in but straight forward and actually fun to use when friending with other cat owners in your local area. Or worldwide. But most importantly, the reliability of the device and the app combined which I have not had one problem with either after close to one year of using both. I now know what you get for the cost of the subscription and it could be 10x higher than what I paid for what you actually get from it. After 1 year using this device daily, I am extremely happy with this product, which I find to be rare these days. And if battery life is your concern like it was for me, it all depends on your cat. For myself, my cat is 50/50 indoor outdoor cat with a 10-block territory which because of the tracker I now know, the battery lasts 5 days or more and really has to do with the weather. That being said, it depends on if she is in the power saving zone or not. The battery can last even longer than 5 days in some cases and that's with full functionality with no compromising of its capabilities. To make sure it is charged is just a important part of my routine when getting a notification on my phone of battery getting low. And to me the best part of the Tractive app is being able to draw a perimeter over the satellite map of spots you do not want your pet to enter and getting a notification on your phone immediately if they cross into it and also a notification when the exit. My cat is also probably considered petite in body size at 11ish pounds and since the 1st hour of wearing the device on her collar, she was never uncomfortable about its size. It also works great in rural areas and responds comparative in the same way your phone makes or receives calls/texts because of signal strength or network. To end this review, again which I never do, I assure you, nobody coerced me, paid me anything, offered me product to spend the time to write this, but these are my true thoughts and feelings on how this product has improved my life along with my pets life (unknowingly of course) to have the peace of mind of your family members well-being and the ability to intervene at the drop of a hat at the time you need to the most. The whole package of what you get from this product by Tractive is money well spent and I guarantee you will not look back making you a long-time customer as long as you have a dog or cat because all the others can't touch this one by a mile. And any upcoming or 2.0 versions will only be better than already great version of what you can already get. But credit is due when your expectations are exceeded after using a product to make an accurate and educated review like I am doing now so you can learn from my mistakes and to support a company making a great product that actually frees your mind, or better yet, gives you peace of mind of your furry friend which we can all agree is priceless. Thank you Tractive!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2025 by Eric Granstrom
Color: Blue
Size: Tracker
I tried to keep my cat indoor-only but like Houdini, he always found a way to go on walkabout. Fitting him with Tractive Cat Mini was a concession toward his happiness and my peace of mind. Location: this has been dead-on accurate and such a huge relief. Recently, I wasn't able to return home before dark and got a notification kitty was 2 blocks away from our house. I drove right to the address shown in the app, activated the flashing light, called him and bingo, less than a minute later he came right to me and I got him home safe. I have also located him at other areas of the neighborhood during the day and when found he always blinks up at me rather bewildered, like "how did you know where I was?" There have been a number of other times I want to know exactly where he is and this tracker shows me. My only "wish for" is that live tracking is available in the 'safe' aka wifi zone. Sometimes I can shut down the program, restart, and have that option, but not always. I know the safe zone is for power saving but sometimes it's more important to me to know precise location on the property and the wifi/radar tracking is occasionally iffy. Battery: tracking my cat 8-10 times a day for a minute or two each time seems to use about 10% or less per day (kitty is only allowed out during the day). As I learn to trust both tracker and kitty, I'm getting more comfortable not charging the tracker every night, and am satisfied with battery performance. I recently downloaded the program update, so look forward to even more improved location and battery life with the update. Comfort: not gonna lie, even the 'mini' takes up quite a bit of furry real estate. But my guy is 20 lbs (ahem, "big-boned") and seems to wear it comfortably. I purchased the 'harness clip' for the Tractive and a dog-sized harness to fit him thinking that would be more comfortable having the tracker weight on his shoulders than having the tracker directly under his chin. Kitty doesn't like the harness on/off routine so for now we'll stick with the collar. The collar itself is very good quality and snaps on and off exactly as it should. It is easy to adjust for size and weight of cat (breakaway point). I took the bell off; just something to get in the way and didn't really produce much sound to warn wildlife. Sound locator: very, very quiet. Hard to hear unless very, very close. The cat will hear it though, and perhaps could be trained that when the song plays it's time to either come home or start looking for parent to give them a lift. Attachments: I found the best option for us is the flexible rubber encasement that fits onto the collar. It's easy to remove the tracker to charge and reinstall it. That said, though handling carefully, after 3 weeks of use it has already torn and I'm currently securing it with rubber bands. I've ordered replacements, but more robust durability of this item would be most welcome to prevent loss. Subscription plans: I like that I can pay month to month, which has been super helpful during the adjustment period to see if Tractive will be a fit for me before committing to a long-term plan. Tractive is a good fit, so at some point I will consider a longer subscription to lower the monthly cost. App: great app, easy to use, and accurate so far. The out-of-safe-zone and re-enter notifications have worked perfectly. It's fun to see the other Tractive kitties in the neighborhood and interesting to keep up with my guy's fitness/sleep stats. But where app really shines is location, location, location. Friends I show this to are amazed and fascinated. A tip if you don't have the upgraded plan that keeps track of history: screen shot your cat's location or history map each day to keep a record of their travels. That can be texted to someone helping locate/pick up kitty. Again, the ability to live track in the safe-zone would be a bonus for more peace of mind. Pretty please. :-D Value: with coupons/sales, I was able to purchase the tracker for under $40. I feel the tracker itself is well-made and a good value. I've been recommending it to friends and they are enthusiastic. All in all, the Tractive Cat Mini has met and even exceeded expectations on just about every front. My cat is happier, gets more exercise and I am 1000% more relaxed during his absences knowing I can locate him any time I need to. I highly recommend this product for worried pet parents. Please keep working on development to decrease tracker size/weight without losing too much battery capacity, add live tracking to safe area, and beef up rubber encasement attachment. Then it will be absolutely perfect! The big guy and I thank you, Tractive. This was just what we needed!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024 by Judi
Color: Blue
Size: Tracker
1. The battery life on the device sucks. And it sucks even more because the makers of this created a way to "save battery" by asking users to set up a Power Saving Zone. This requires setting up your home wi-fi to search for your pet via bluetooth under a tab called FIND NEARBY. They wanted to do the same thing the makers of Tile, Airtag and Galaxy Smartag did. However Tile , Airtag, etc. do not force you to have your phone GPS on at all times for this Power Safe Zone to work just via BLUETOOTH. Yet Tractive does which in turn extends the device's battery and instead drains your phone battery. Why Tractive engineers force having phone GPS on with a feature that doesn't find the pet via GPS. Strange! 2. The IRONY of all the above is that the 2nd way Tractive allows you to track your pet is via Google GPS with a tab called LIVE. You can ONLY use the LIVE tab if you are far away from your home's wi-fi Power Saving Zone since this feature really uses just GPS. Even turning off wi-fi on your phone WON'T allow you to use LIVE. One could think who cares to use LIVE via GPS if the cat is at home. EXCEPT if you set up Power Safe Zone it seems 70% of the time you cannot track the cat with FIND NEARBY. In other words setting Power Safe Zone messes up the app and your cat is untraceable . So you won't know if cat left the house! I kept thinking it was a fluke . Attempted every solution to a lame girl. Erase cache on app, log in and out of the app, get close to the pet. ONLY SOLUTION was to erase the Wi-fi Power Saving Zone . 3. After erasing the unusable "power saving zone" the battery on the device lasted about 40 hours. It takes around 3 hours for the device's battery to charge. A cat or dog can get lost during this time. So I STRONGLY ADVICE swapping your pet to a temporarily Airtag if you have an Iphone or a Smarttag PLUS if you have a newer Samsung Galaxy. These bluetooth trackers are pretty accurate and have longer range bluetooth capability than Tractive. You are not required to have GPS enabled on your phone at all times to track your pet via bluetooth since they are not GPS trackers. They also don't require a subscription. Having them wear something is better than nothing unless you want to purchase 2 Tractives devices AND pay 2 subscriptions for just 1 pet while one of the devices is charging. But wait read more... 4. Tractive Ring tone is very low. The Galaxy Smartag Plus and Tile ring tone are a lot louder. You better wear a hearing aid to find your pet via the Tractive ring tone. 5. While learning the Tractive app found an "interesting" button called Heat and Tracemap. This button supposedly shows where your cat has been. Somehow it showed my cat had moved 407 feet. Not sure how this could have happened. Unless my cat has invisible levitating powers unbeknown to me. The device was on my lap then on my cat who sat 5 feet away from me. Another fluke! 6. Tractive has a tab called Virtual Fences. I live in a 4000 + sq foot home with 80 feet length of AC area. Was getting excited something finally would be of use in this app. Wanted to know if my cat jumped out in the pool, yard or escaped. EXCEPT when setting the perimeter around my home I kept getting a warning saying: " The Virtual Fence is Too Small" . What? 7. Tractive requires you to pay RIGHT AWAY for a subscription. You don't even get a 1 day free trial test. Buy the device and be ready to pay upfront 1 year. Yes feel free to waste your time asking for your money back because we all have lots of it to spare trying to recover the $ that took us time to make. Dear Garmin please start making GPS devices for cats. You guys are the gurus of anything GPS. For now I will be testing the Marco Polo tracker and use this Tractive to track coons and possums inside my garbage can instead. That may be the only place this stupid device works.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023 by Vicky
Color: Blue
Size: Tracker
11/9/24 I’ve been a customer for over a year now. Buttercup is still on her first tracker and it still works great. Atticus’ 5th tracker’s sound feature didn’t work. His 6th tracker got lost. His 7th tracker won’t connect to GPS. I just ordered #8 I’ve really come to rely on these things and am hoping that as their popularity increases, they reliability doesn’t decrease. I feel as though I’m already noticing a difference. 8/22/24: Atticus' 5th tracker arrived with a glow in the dark collar that I did not order. I wonder if the Tractive Group saw my review and tossed it in to sooth my upset. It worked. This time, I decided to try the plastic bit to attach the tracker instead of the silicone sheath, because that's what the video instructions said to do. It's only been two days, but it's working. 8/13/24: My female, Buttercup, is still using the same tracker I bought her 10 months ago. I just ordered my male, Atticus, his 5th tracker. This last one did not last too much more than one week. The collar didn’t pop off. The tracker fell out of the holder. I’m upset. I spend a fortune on these things. This time, I’m not sure it was my cat’s doing. Originally reviewed October 2023, Updated 7/31/24: I am about to replace another tracker and decided to update my review again. I have come to really rely on these things and highly recommend them even though they still are far from perfect. First let me say that I got this because my neighbor uses it for one of her cats and recommended it. The mixed reviews worried me, but after a few weeks of use, I am changing my review to recommend it also. It’s not perfect, but it works. I bought two. One was faulty, but Amazon replaced it easily. Because of this, I set up my male cat's tracker first and had time to think about whether I wanted to pay for two accounts. It's stressful, because they ask that we pay for two years of tracking up front. It's a lot of money before we know whether or not we are even going to use the product. It's not a perfect system, but I did go ahead and buy a second 2 year package for my girl cat about a week or two later. ISSUE ONE: The WiFi setting is NOT at all helpful. Just don't use it! Others mentioned this in their reviews, so for the first almost 10 months , I didn’t bother with it. Then, yesterday, when setting up my boy's 4th replacement, I thought what the heck and gave it a try. IT’S HORRIBLE!!! It said my cat was safely in the WiFi zone (though he was nowhere I could see) and it would not allow me to locate him in any way. I went outside and just called for him. Others are right. It is difficult to toggle back to the GPS side. I had to delete my “Power Save” zone and then wait for what seemed like an hour for the system to update. Even then, it said my connection was weak to track at first. Luckily, my cat is a good boy and comes when called. ISSUE TWO: The location is not super accurate. It’ll alert me that my cat has left my property and returned and left and returned when all the while the cat is asleep on the sofa next to me. Because of this, I don't really give the text alerts telling me they've left "Home" too much regard. If I get a text alert that they've entered a danger zone, then I open the app and Live Track my cat. Live Tracking isn't 100% exact either, but if I had to estimate, I'd say that its accuracy is within a few feet. So, I get a general idea of which back yard to call toward. But this lack of accuracy means that I completely disregard bonus features like tracking my cat’s activity and health. The location isn't accurate enough to know when your cat isn't moving, and if it does finally detect that your cat is still, it's more likely the cat is no longer wearing the tracker. They seemed to update the software recently, and I think it actually made the location a little worse. BUT knowing where my cat is, even if generally, is so much better than having no idea where he is!!! And that's why this product is useful. ISSUE THREE: I bought all my trackers when they were on sale for about $35. For this reason, I didn't bother getting the insurance (as it only replaces one tracker per year. Now that Atticus is on his (updated) 5th tracker in 10 months time, I see how getting one tracker for slightly less might have been nice, but it's up to you. Buttercup is still on her first tracker. ISSUE FOUR: The sound the tracker plays is very soft. You have to be fairly close to hear it. I have forgotten where I put it down in the house and located it with the sound feature, but outside...nope. Unless the cat is right next to me, it's almost impossible to hear. The light feature during the day will seem equally useless. However, I had the opportunity to need it once in the dark, and it is super useful then. That said, the sound feature is my favorite (outside of Live Tracking). I trained my cats to come for a treat every time I play the sound on their collars. Now, my boy (who is very treat motivated) can be on the next street over. I can play the sound on his collar, and 3 out of 4 times, he'll just trot home for his treat. My guess is that 25% of the time, he's in hot pursuit of some prey and just ignores my request. In those cases, I go and fetch him. ISSUE FIVE: Another feature I do not bother using is the Radar. Because I don't have WiFi set up, it is completely useless. I tried to retrieve all four of my lost trackers, and it's totally hopeless. The accuracy isn't precise enough. The sound feature isn't loud enough. The collar often pops because the cat is in location with a lot of bushes and shrubs. So... ISSUE FIVE: Battery. Any GPS app will drain a phone's battery. Using Live Tracking drains both the tracker's battery and my phone's. When I first got these things, I Live Tracked them quite a lot. I was curious to learn their routines. So, I was charging phones and trackers all the time. Now, I've found solutions. One, I don't have to Live Track as much as I before, because I have a sense of what my cat's routines are. Two, I keep a portable phone charger handy for those moments when my phone is at 20%, but I need to go and find a cat. Three, I charge my trackers at a minimum of every second day. I never let my cat's go out with them at less than 50%. The good news is, the trackers charge pretty quickly. ISSUE SIX: This one was in my initial review, but they fixed it pretty early on. When I first got the trackers, I couldn't see both my cats on the same map. Instead, I had to toggle back and forth to their individual maps. Now, however, I can Live Track them both at the same time and watch them on a single map. So, it's no longer an issue. ISSUE SEVEN: My last issue, and it's a minor one. The Tractive company is located in Europe. When I first received a faulty tracker, I tried to contact them. I'm in California. So, the time difference made it virtually impossible. They did eventually handle my issue, but they never responded to my email, and I was not able to get them on the phone. All my issues aside, here is why this product works for me: The app allows me to set up a virtual fences (lines on a GPS map). Whenever my cat crosses one of these lines, my phone sends me an alert. (Again, it's not perfect, but it's functional.) I’ve now created a network of neighbors who know my cats. They have name tags and are microchipped, and with this app, it's the best I can do for them when they're outside. I know the outside-cat haters are many, opinionated and loud, but my boy cat's personality changes when he's not allowed outside. He becomes moody and anti-social and hisses at people when they try to pet him. A few hours outside each day, and he is the friendliest most easy-going cat people have ever met, he's loving and lovely and pure joy, AND NO AMOUNT OF INDOOR ENRICHMENT CHANGES THIS. Both my cats adore being outside, and this tracker is part of my compromise with them. Will it guarantee their safety? No. It does offer me tremendous peace of mind though.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023 Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023 by N. C.
Color: Blue
Size: Tracker
I really cannot complain about the tracker as it has met my expectations given the other options available. I have been using the tracker for about four months. Love power saving mode - battery will last for weeks as long as device is within my WiFi range (and not using GPS live tracking or GPS normal tracking). My cat is almost always within WiFi range of my home, so he seldoms goes beyond that area. So I just charge the battery every few weeks. Love virtual fences - the options for creating virtual fences that are Safe or Danger zones is nice. The normal safe zone is the WiFi range around my house, and if the tracker goes outside of WiFi, I will get an alert within a few minutes. I just wish it would allow more than five virtual fences (combination of safe and danger fences) since my cat stays over at different family homes frequently. Love GPS Live tracking - on a few occasions where my cat got outside the Safe Zone (WiFi range), the GPS "Live" tracking worked well in my area. I was able to find my cat easily a few homes away using "Live Tracking". The battery does drain faster obviously when in Live tracking mode since it is updating the location every few seconds. so you really can't go that long in Live tracking mode when trying to find my cat (I am guessing it would last an hour or so), but that does not bother me since I only use Live Tracking in emergencies. When using normal GPS tracking (when outside the WiFi power saving area and NOT using the emergency Live tracking), the device would probably not consume the battery that fast since it is only updating the location very 10 minutes or so (or the 20 minute real power saving mode). But I don't have an estimate on how many days the battery would last since I have not tested that. Love family sharing - As I mentioned earlier, my cat stays over at the homes of others. So other people can also use the app and tracker, and have Safe Zones within their WiFi range of their home. Love the notifications - I get notifications when my cat is outside the Safe Zone (WiFi), or battery is low, or battery is fully charged. Love the size - I have a 10 lb cat, so the size does not bother him. It is not that huge of device, like slightly smaller than the size of and actual mini-candy bar you give out at Halloween. And I do not have the collar on him all the time, only when he goes outside. Just FYI....I used my old 3/4" wide collar with the device. I did not use the much narrower collar provided with the device, so I have no critique of the provided collar. I only used the rubber surround provided with the device, and then easily mounted the rubber surround on the 3/4" wide collar I had. I am not sure why someone would use the additional plastic clip since that would make it more uncomfortable for the cat, and make it harder to remove the device for charging. The only two wishes. You have to remove the device from the collar and use the specialized battery charging clip to charge the device. So I wish I could just leave the device on the collar and plug in a mini-USB plug or something like that. And like I previously mentioned, I wish it would allow more than five virtual fences. Summary - It works well and provides wonderful peace of mind.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025 by mikulskn
Color: Blue
Size: Tracker
Almost 2 years later: Tractive is still the best tracker I could've chosen for my fur baby. In the summer, when she more active and wanders further from home, the tracker needs recharging every 2-3 days. In the colder / wetter weather, i often don't have to charge it more than once every couple of weeks because she stays in the power saving zone practically all the time. At this point, it still takes about 1-1.5 hours to charge from less than 10% to full. So no real impactful change there. Syl is just barely 10 lbs and very petite, but the size and weight of the tracker doesn't bother her. I use the more rubbr / elastic collar attachment and in the nearly 2 years we've had it, I've only needed to replace it once so far. I did purchase a 2-pack of them directly from tractive early on, so I was prepared. If they ever come out with an even smaller version, I'd definitely upgrade, but I'm a Tractive customer for life now. I know where Sylphrena is anytime. When she's in the power saving zone, I admit it can take a few extra minutes to track her using the Bluetooth radar, but if she's in the safe zone, I'm generally not worried about finding her exact location. I know her routines, her territory, how healthy she is based on other cats of her type and age. I can even see how her activity compares with other Tractive-wearing cats in my area. These last 2 years have changed our lives from constant worry and scares to health, love, and happiness for us both! -------- Original review: I live out in a more rural area, with a wildlife reserve just past my backyard. We let our animals go outside and in as they like, but the cats are not at all hindered by the fence. Obviously. One of my cats, Sylphrena, tends to roam further than the others, and every once in a while wouldn't make a home appearance for a couple of days. I was constantly worrying... what if something got her? I'd never know! So after a very recent scare, we bought Tractive. Now I can see where she is whenever I start worrying. I can see a snapshot of where she went all day, and it even shows me her sleep and activity patterns! If you turn off the power saving option, the battery drops below 20% within 2.5 days. With power saving on and Sylly staying fairly close to home, I haven't yet had to charge it (it's about 45% right now) and it's been about 4 days since the last charge. And it only takes about an hour to charge up from teens to full! So we only have to trap the furbabies in for a short time to keep Sylly up and running on the go! To me, this is definitely worth the cost and subscription. But only you can decide what's right for you and your furbaby. The Tractive unit and subscription is per pet, so I'm really glad I only need to keep tabs on 1, but I would gladly foot the bill for another if needed because now I don't have to wonder where she disappeared to!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024 by VixCyn
Color: Brown
Size: Tracker
Absolutely the best cat tracker I have tried and in my opinion the best on the market for cats. I have tried them all and have not considered cost while doing so. This does require a monthly subscription and I’m not interested in the sleep pattern features or anything like that, I just want to know where my cat is at all times so the subscription is worth my piece of mind. The GPS is not pinpoint accurate down to the foot but it’s pretty close. It does show where she’s been, like visiting the neighbor and when she is in his house. She also wears a airtag for backup but I definitely find tractive more accurate and prefer it. She’s not allowed out at night so when she comes in for the evening, we charge “her collar”. It will last 3 days unless you have to activate the GPS a lot to find her throughout the day, then it drains a little faster. Setting up safe boundaries are a little difficult if you only want your yard, the coverage doesn’t want to go that small or maybe my yard is smaller than most. It will send an alert to your phone if she leaves her safe areas. I have a small cat and I was worried the tracking unit would be too large for her petite little neck but it’s not too bad and she doesn’t seem to mind at all. They are introducing a new streamlined collar in June 2026 and I’m excited to try it, it looks less bulky. After trying so many cat trackers, this one actually works and I am pleased. I would highly recommend and would definitely buy again.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026 by ItsTamee
Color: Blue
Size: Tracker
I read most of the negatives before I bought but until you buy you don’t really understand some things that turn out to be bad. Here’s some bad and it’s bad 1) the break away collar. I was confused how to separate the collar. I submitted a question about how do I separate collar? Everyone was proud to say it’s breakaway. That’s fine but every lanyard I had that was breakaway ALSO had a pinch to separate. The reason you need something other than breakaway to open is bec eventually the break away will “break”. Bad system. Plus the hassle trying to breakaway from the cat is a pain not to mention that cat freaks out every time I break it away. Which is a lot of times because… 2) the reviews that the battery life is short is true. I find that I’m not using the collar almost at all bec after a couple days the battery is dead. So I only use collar when it’s absolutely necessary. Which was supposed to be always but I can’t bec short battery life. This leads to the next problem. 3) you think the device, in this modern era, would have a simple plug that goes into device to charge. It doesn’t. You have to “breakaway” gps device to stick it into a charging device. And after charging you have to break away gps from charger. I mean there’s only so many times you can break away gps from collar and break away gps from charger and break collar apart before things won’t attach anymore. It’s odd not to mention the system to put gps back on the collar is a whole other issue of threading the collar through the gps holder and clamp it on. It’s not simple. 4) the device emphasizes that you can track your cat. So when I first tried to see the history of my cat being tracked, it gave me nothing. While playing around with it for quite a while I finally noticed what someone else mentioned in the reviews that I didn’t understand til I got it. In order to save power and not use the gps system (the reason you bought it) it creates a “safe zone” where it won’t track the cat. In your mind your thinking “the zone is what, your house?” No. The starting safe zone stretches out about 3 houses out in every direction. Which for me is the entire pond in my back yard where we’ve had predators live… it also stretches across the street. So for me my cat could be out in the road or struggling to fight against something in the pond and I wouldn’t know. Now it has a function to shrink the safe zone but the minimum shrink still includes my neighbors houses. Which leads me to next problem 5) one night I was checking my cat on the tracker. Trying to force the live gps feed. When I finally forced gps to kick on outside safe zone, gps told me that my cat was in my neighbors house. I raced outside, it was dark and the device then said my cat was outside the house. I stood outside neighbor’s house as the gps was showing my cat jumping back and forth from inside the house to outside the house. Distances of 30 feet. I tried the noise maker to see if I could hear the device but as other reviewers said, it’s so quiet, you can’t hear it. And I didn’t. It was pitch black outside and not a sound for miles. It was only that I barely spotted the little light on the gps that I knew my cat was right in front of me hiding in my neighbors bush. The device is junk if it’s going to make gps leaps in locations of dozens of feet it doesn’t help you 6 final issue was after a week I knew this thing sucked and wouldn’t do me any good but they force you to buy a year long membership. You know you’re dealing with junk when they realize they need to lock you in for a year bec you’ll know within a few days you hate it.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025 by Jeffrey Wilson