Mishka the pet dog was recently returned to her owners in San Bernardino, California, after a pet sitter left her outside. It was very lucky there was an Apple AirTag on her collar. Thanks to this tracker, Deja Colantonio could check her daughter’s location with the Find My app.
While Deja was away for several days, she gave Mishka to a pet sitter. Then, not long after, she got a call telling her Mishka had managed to escape. Thanks to the AirTag, Deja was able to watch Mishka’s movement and headed out to some streets in search of her. She looked for her dog for some time and brought her home safely.
Although AirTags can help find pets, this story also reminds us to routinely check that their battery doesn’t go dead. An AirTag’s battery will hold charge for around a year, but if it runs out, it won’t keep sending you updates. On older versions of iOS, Apple doesn’t warn you when your battery is low, but in iOS 17 and later it’s easy for some users to overlook.
If you use AirTags for your pet, remember to check the condition of the battery. Use the Find My app, select the AirTag and look down to check the battery status. A new CR2032 battery is all you need and it’s very affordable.
At the end of the day, AirTag helped Mishka return to the apartment which was possible only because it was still operational. It helps to see if all your equipment is okay well in advance of needing it.