Brown Dog Partnership with Fi GPS Collars
For foster-based rescues like Brown Dog Coalition, keeping dogs safe doesn’t end when they leave our care. In fact, one of the most vulnerable moments in a rescue dog’s life is right after adoption.
New environments, unfamiliar routines, and lingering stress can cause even the most well-adjusted dogs to bolt. According to national animal welfare data, a significant number of adopted dogs go missing within the first 30 days — often slipping out a door, yard, or leash before bonds are fully formed.
That’s where GPS dog collars can help.
Learn more about how Fi supports rescues like ours and why GPS tracking can be critical for newly adopted rescue dogs.
Fi Rescue Program
How Fi Supports Animal Rescues
In December of 2025, Brown Dog Coalition launched a partnership with Fi to give any adopter the option to order a free mini tracker and get 6 months of a membership for free, too.
The Fi Rescue partnership offers:
Free GPS collars for foster and adoptive families
Peace of mind should any of our foster dogs accidentally escape
Real-world data insights into our foster dogs eating, drinking, barking, and scratching
For Brown Dog Coalition, GPS tracking adds a layer of protection that microchips alone cannot provide. While microchips are essential, they only help after a dog has been found and scanned. A GPS collar, on the other hand, helps quickly and accurately locate dogs in foster homes who are lost.
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We’ve also outfitted our dogs in foster homes with GPS dog collars.
Benefits of GPS Collars
A GPS dog collar provides safety, confidence, and peace of mind, especially during the critical adjustment period after adoption.
1. Protection During the Highest-Risk Period
The first 90 days after adoption are the most dangerous for escapes. Dogs may:
Jump out of car doors unexpectedly
Escape out of unsecured doors or fences with gaps
Get spooked on walks and pull the leash out of your hand
With a Fi GPS collar, adopters can:
Track their dog’s real-time location
Receive escape alerts if their dog leaves a safe zone
2. Daily Activity Tracking for Long-Term Health
Beyond safety, Fi collars also track:
Daily steps
Activity trends
Sleep patterns
For adopters, this helps:
Monitor a dog’s adjustment period
Catch changes in behavior early
Set healthy routines
For rescue dogs, consistency and routine are powerful healing tools.
Getting Started with Fi as an Adopter
Adopting a rescue dog is a lifelong commitment and Fi helps make the transition seamless from foster home to forever home.
Why Brown Dog Coalition Recommends Fi
At Brown Dog Coalition we hope that every dog adopted has found their forever home.
We encourage adopters to consider a GPS collar like Fi because it adds protection during transition periods.
If you have adopted from Brown Dog, you can use our link (https://woobox.com/j8hocu) to receive a Fi Mini device and get 6 months of membership for free.
Keeping Rescue Dogs Safe for Life
Every rescue dog deserves a second chance — and every adopter deserves tools that help them succeed.
GPS dog collars like Fi are a wonderful support in addition to training, secure fencing, and responsible care. They serve as a safety net during the moments when love is still building and trust is still forming.
At Brown Dog Coalition, we believe that being risk averse is the key to success. If you’re welcoming a rescue dog into your home, consider adding a Fi GPS collar to your adoption checklist. It’s a simple step that can protect a lifetime of love.
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Every rescue dog deserves a second chance — and every adopter deserves tools that help them succeed.