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Re:I mailed an AirTag and tracked its progress by geoelectric on Tuesday May 11, 2021 @03:26PM (#27122383)
Yes, I was using a bluetooth based tracker I found on Amazon, but the slightly clunky medallion ended up leading to issues with her being able to clean her own chest, and she got tangles under it. It can be a real issue.

So I've also been looking for a way to use an airtag unobtrusively. My cat isn't outdoors, but I have a big house and she's very old and likes to hide. I'm afraid someday she'll be sick or worse and I won't be able to find her, so something like this would make me feel a lot better.

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Re:I mailed an AirTag and tracked its progress by pugworthy on Tuesday May 11, 2021 @03:55PM (#27122726)
I have a bunch of leather for various projects, and am thinking of just sewing up a tiny pouch that can tie the tag "flush" on the collar. Tried a few 3D printed case ideas, but they just add more bulk.

Worst case if it falls off the caller is you just go find it (and come up with a better system).

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Re:I mailed an AirTag and tracked its progress by selectodude on Tuesday May 11, 2021 @03:37PM (#27122504)
I just used some tape and wrapped it around the collar and the airtag.
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Re:I mailed an AirTag and tracked its progress by goldenkey on Tuesday May 11, 2021 @06:19PM (#27124320)
Heavy duty gorilla tape. It's lightweight and even waterproof.
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Re:I mailed an AirTag and tracked its progress by pugworthy on Tuesday May 11, 2021 @03:53PM (#27122695)
Simple solution!
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Re:I mailed an AirTag and tracked its progress by selectodude on Tuesday May 11, 2021 @03:57PM (#27122749)
It's one I'm happy with, though it's not all that elegant. Just spent $50 on a collar with a space for an airtag because I'm a single man with too much disposable income :|
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