Feed and watch your pet over the internet

[mixaksh Hatchling Find all posts View Profile Close mixaksh]

Hey all!

What you think about concept of feeding and watching your pet over the internet?

[LPC Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close LPC]

Re: Feed and watch your pet over the internet

Pets need company and exercise, not being locked up at home being watched and fed by a machine. I suppose that such a system could be useful for the occasional emergency where a pet minder could not be found, but animals need company, fun and mental stimulation, not just a full food bowl.

[Tobi Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Tobi]

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I definitely agree with LPC! A cat can probably manage for hours when someone is at work. Many cats like to sleep in the day anyway. And usually, food left out for them will be eaten during the hours their human is away.

But if someone has to work all day and leave their dog at home, then the best thing to do is pay for a trusted dog-sitter/dog walker to come in for an hour or two hours in the middle of the day.
If a person has a dog, then they have a deep responsibility, not just to feed it and take it to the vet, but for its emotional well being. Paying for afternoon dog-care should be a GIVEN, if they have to be away from home 8...9...10 hours while working.

I think the 'internet feeding' idea would be brilliant in a sudden emergency. Also, a "Skype"-type set up where the human can talk to their animal friend and they can both see each other is good in an emergency. Although it is possible it may cause some stress in dogs. Dogs don't appreciate technology as much as we do. They want the real deal.
But certainly not something to do regularly!

[Suzanne Hatchling Find all posts View Profile Close Suzanne]

Re: Feed and watch your pet over the internet

Insightful information from this forum. It motivates me to start taking care of pets.


Susanne
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[Animals are Best Hatchling Find all posts View Profile Close Animals are Best]

Re: Feed and watch your pet over the internet

Take care of pets and also look around the animals we are given and to taken care of. Like, Rhinoceros. I Love the animal Rhinoceros. People should also look after them and take take care.

[tamoor_tt Cub Find all posts View Profile Close tamoor_tt]

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I agree with the LPC. Pets can't be left alone at home with only a food bowl. They will get bored. They need a company to enjoy.

[ryanolivas Cub Find all posts View Profile Close ryanolivas]

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Hi, I think feeding and watching your pet over the internet is very convenient if you don't work from home. But it is better if you get to feed them while you're there so they don't feel like they're not being taken care of.

[alexsmith Cub Find all posts View Profile Close alexsmith]

Re: Feed and watch your pet over the internet

Let them play freely around your house.