When you are at work, you wonder is Fido doing OK? Is he lonely? Gee, I'd like to hear his voice.

If these thoughts are on your mind, you aren't alone. Many pet owners feel the same way. So maybe it's time to consider getting your pet in on your family cell phone plan.

Does this sound astounding? Well, it's not.

You can now get a mechanism to attach to your pet's collar. All you do is call your pet's number. After one ring, it transmits your voice. You can then talk to your pet in the endearing ways you do and your pet will hear your voice. Your dog can respond with a friendly "woof" (if you haven't taught your dog not to bark!). Your cat will meow or purr upon hearing you.

Knowing your pet is safe and sound, you then can rest at ease.

Some of these systems use a global positioning system (GPS) to locate your pet. This is useful to know whether your pet is within the locale you expect. You can see exactly where your pet is hanging out. If your pet is lost and someone finds it, they can press a button on the pet phone and call you to let you know where you can find your pet.

This is great to help you avoid losing your pet. I'm sure you can see how pet cell phones will help people keep their pets safe by letting them know when their pet has wandered from home.

Right now pet cell phones in beta testing with a wide group of pet owners. Thus far, pet owners have given the service two thumbs up. They say the pet cell phone gives them peace of mind that their pet is healthy and safe.

According to the media, pet cell phones will be very popular. The pet cell phone has already garnered media attention for its innovative technology.

It won't be long before pet cell phone deals and pet cell phone accessories become as commonplace as the cell phones we all carry around with us on a daily basis. Providers know that pet owners will spend on their pets even when economic times are tough.

It's an amazing day and age when you can expect to be able to communicate with your pet through a cell phone, isn't it?