In the midst of Texas’s severe flooding, a terrifying scenario unfolded for Erin Doguet: her beloved 8-year-old Turkish Kangal, Ziva, vanished.
While Erin was miles away on vacation in Colorado, her ranch and over 200 animals were being cared for by her sister and a pet sitter.
But when a storm hit and the Medina River roared, Ziva disappeared, leaving her family desperate.
This isn’t just a story of loss, but of modern technology’s incredible power.
Thankfully, Erin had equipped both Ziva and her other dog, Una, with Tractive GPS collars.
From Colorado, Erin could track Ziva’s movements using the Tractive app, sharing access with her sister Shannon.
The GPS collar became Ziva’s lifeline. Shannon and the pet sitter, Taelyn, used the app’s precise guidance and even the collar’s sound feature to pinpoint Ziva’s location.
After a nail-biting 16 hours, they found her alive but trapped in a treacherous, flooded gully.
The steep, slick sides and the raging river made escape impossible.
Against all odds, Ziva was rescued, exhausted but miraculously unharmed.
A drink of water and a long sleep were all it took for her to recover.
Ziva’s harrowing experience is a powerful testament to the crucial role GPS collars can play in reuniting pets with their families during natural disasters, turning potential heartbreak into a joyous reunion.
