Petrek GPS series is New Zealand’s most trusted pet tracking solution.
A real-time GPS device designed specifically for pets. Using our dedicated SafeTrek app, you can monitor your pet's location worldwide wherever 4G/GSM coverage exists. With live tracking, proximity alerts (Geofencing), Wi-Fi assist locationing, and adjustable reporting intervals (from 30 seconds to 2 hours), Petrek gives you full control over battery life and responsiveness.
Designed for everything from adventurous escape artists to laid-back lounge cats, our GPS units can last up to 7+ days on a single charge.
And as the only NZ-designed pet tracker brand with local support, servicing, and stocked repair parts, Petrek proudly offers unmatched peace of mind and backup when it matters most.
As long as your pet is outdoors with access to GPS and mobile signal, Petrek GPS-4 continuously updates its approximate location in real time. Whether you’re at home or away, you can always stay informed on their whereabouts via our dedicated app.
Set custom safe zones and receive instant alerts when your pet enters or leaves predefined areas. With built-in scheduling, you can even restrict zones at specific times — such as preventing entry to certain areas between 1–3 PM — for smarter monitoring.
When your pet is near home, Petrek automatically switches from GPS to Wi-Fi locationing, reducing power consumption by over 40%. It scans for local Wi-Fi networks and provides property-level positioning via Google IP, ensuring smart energy use without sacrificing visibility.
Petrek began in 2010 with a missing silky terrier and a frantic day searching — only to find her 20 metres from home, calmly hiding under a parked car. That moment inspired the creation of the Wi-Leash, a simple proximity alert system to warn pet owners when their animals wander off.
What started as a heartfelt idea has since evolved through five generations of innovation into today’s Petrek GPS-4, proudly designed in New Zealand and sold in vet and pet stores nationwide. In 2012, we developed one of the world’s first app-based GPS pet trackers — co-designed with a student from St Kentigern College — leading to national media attention on Campbell Live, Māori TV, and even appearances on Australia’s Better Homes & Gardens.
Today, Petrek is the longest-running dedicated pet tracking brand in the world — a homegrown Kiwi story that began with a lost dog, and became a mission to keep pets safe everywhere.
| Feature | Petrek GPS-4 | Tractive |
|---|---|---|
| Developed for NZ/AU networks |  Yes |
Limited coverage |
| No ongoing monthly subscription | Optional prepaid SIM |
Requires subscription |
| Waterproof, pet-proof design | IP67 certified |
IPX7 |
| Battery life | Up to 7 days |
Up to 5 days |
| Local support | NZ-based |
Offshore |
| App tracking accuracy | Localised GPS mapping |
Global mapping |
When the family dog of went missing after the front door was left open, the idea for the Lintek Wi-Leash (LT-901) was born. Using Zigbee RF tech, it had a 50m range and a 10–30m separation alarm, with a handheld tracker and a small tag that clipped onto your pet’s collar. It was our first attempt to prevent loved pets from wandering too far — and laid the foundation for Petrek.
We modified our personal GPS unit into the LT-902, a basic SMS text-to-locate GPS tracker. But pets aren’t like vehicles — they’re constantly moving, hiding under houses, and going indoors where GPS signals don’t reach. For example, if a cat was last seen at 1 PM and the user only requested an update at 5 PM, the location might already be outdated — and if the cat had gone indoors by then, no update would come through at all. This taught us that timing, signal availability, and regular reporting were crucial for pet tracking — not just one-time SMS updates.
Our first proper Petrek GPS device was launched: the LT-903. It introduced adjustable location reporting, meaning you could track your pet’s path before signal was lost — something sorely missing from the SMS-based LT-902. It also marked the debut of our smartphone app, co-designed with a student from St Kentigern’s College. This model remains in use in 2G areas today and was our first serious GPS solution tailored specifically for animals.
For pets too small for GPS units, the PetFinder RF Series offered a lightweight 18g RF tag with up to 200m tracking range. It reused and upgraded the same Zigbee RF technology from the original Wi-Leash, offering cat owners a new solution that didn’t rely on mobile signal or GPS.
Miniaturization continued with the PetFinder Mini, shrinking the tag to just 12g — about the size of a thumb — while retaining the same 200m range. Perfect for cats and toy breeds, this model was well-received for its pet-friendly form factor.
A major milestone: the Petrek 3G (LT-904) became the world’s smallest real-time 3G pet tracker. Compared to LT-903, it was 40% smaller, IP67 waterproof, and constantly updated location in real time — a crucial evolution for active pets or those who love water. This became our flagship for the next 7 years.
Tuned for our European distributor, this Euro-spec RF tracker reached up to 500m and could track 4 tags per receiver. Sold primarily in Sweden and across Europe, it closed the RF chapter shortly after 2020’ as we began integrating RF tech into future GPS/BLE/Wifi hybrids.
The next generation: Petrek GPS-4 launched with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi locationing, and a new smart G-sensor algorithm that extended battery life up to 3×. Still IP67 rated and compact, GPS-4 improved energy efficiency by 40% via Wi-Fi-assisted tracking. It’s now the only Petrek GPS unit available, stocked in Pet Essentials, Pet Direct, and other trusted NZ retailers.
The future is BLE-enhanced Petrek GPS-4: it will integrate close-range Bluetooth tracking with beeping alerts, allowing owners to find pets even when they’re indoors or hiding where GPS/Wi-Fi can’t reach. This hybrid solution will complete our evolution — from lost-dog panic to proactive, real-time peace of mind for all Android and iPhone users.
Whether you're seeking peace of mind or protecting your adventurous companion, Petrek offers real-time GPS tracking designed and supported right here in New Zealand.
Visit pettracking.co.nz to explore product specs, pricing, FAQs, and online ordering — including spare parts and service options available directly from the official site.
With local support, servicing, and over a decade of innovation, Petrek is your trusted partner in keeping pets safe.
