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Gadget of the Day

The Automatic Pet Feeder

This next generation gadget will keep your pet fed and happy while you go away for that long weekend. The Automatic Pet Feeder has electronics in it that permit programming up to three meals over a 72-hour period. The unit's three containers each hold two cups of food. The really cool feature is the included 20-second voice recorder. Just record yourself saying "Dinner Time!" and your puppy or kitty will know it's time to eat and be comforted by your voice.

The Automatic Pet Feeder uses 4 C batteries that are not included. It retails for $49.95 as item number SR270 from The Sharper Image.

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- Michael Harpe

now, doesn't this beat all,,,,,taping messages and pre-feedings....why did one of us come up with this!!!??? hehehehe

-- Anonymous, January 08, 2002

Answers

Hate to say it, but I think this is a really bad idea. It encourages people to leave their pets alone for at least three days--which could be stretched to four, and pets don't like being alone for so long, never mind the dangers. Besides, what if the gadget malfunctions and the animal can't get at the food? It's fine if the owner is going to be there and just likes gadgets (like someone we know!) but it makes me uncomfortable, given the mindset of too many pet owners.

-- Anonymous, January 08, 2002

that was my thought too, no way would I leave the "babies" that long.

but hey, some would do alot worse then this! I think people should be sentenced to exactly what they do to defenseless animals..like go with out warmth, water, or food for days, or lose a right arm.

Sorry..I degress.

-- Anonymous, January 08, 2002


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