A warning device for animals, the device including an inertial sensor responsive to a rapid movement in a predetermined direction of an animal to which the device is fitted, the sensor providing a control signal in response to the movement in the predetermined direction, a control circuit responsive to the control signal and an output device for receiving a warning signal from the circuit and providing an audible warning output.

An article to be worn with an identification unit mounted thereon. The identification unit includes a speaker for transmitting audio signals via free space upon the receipt thereof. Further included is a message playback switch for transmitting a playback signal and a message record switch for transmitting a record signal. The identification unit further includes a sound module adapted to store an audio message including a name of the pet and at least one of an address and a phone number upon the receipt of the record signal. The sound module further serves to playback the audio message upon the receipt of the playback signal.

An electronic object locator apparatus and method for operation in conjunction with other functionally compliant locators. The locator includes a controller with an actuator and indicator. A transmitter is coupled to transmit search signals and found signals output from the controller, and, a receiver is coupled to output received search signals and found signals to the controller. In operation the controller outputs a first search signal upon actuation of the actuator, and activates the indicator upon receipt of a first found signal responsive to the first search signal. In addition, the controller outputs a second found signal and activates the indicator in response to receipt of a second search signal. Multiple actuators are provided to address multiple functionally compliant locators. Radio signaling is employed, and may be operated under FCC Part 15. The search signals may include both a unit identity and a series identity. Braille symbols and icons can be applied to the actuators. A programming port is supplied so that automated test and programming equipment can be employed. The locator can be built into the objects that are located by the system.

A method for relating information about an article to a finder of that object, person, or animal including providing an identification device proximate the article. Providing the identification device with a telephone number, code, and instruction for a finder of the article to call the telephone number. Using the telephone number to link the finder to a clearing house. The clearing house prompt the finder to enter the code. Using the code, the clearing house accesses information about the article and forwards the call to the proper recipient of the call.

An electronic animal identification tag allows pet owners to select, program, and display information about the pet and its owner as a means for locating lost pets. Also, at programmable times, the tag can emit an audible signal to remind the pet's owner of events important to the pet and owner such as groomings, veterinarian appointments, feeding, or daily animal attention.