I doubt it—predatory animals are generally not hunting for reflective materials but for movement. In fact, the reflective material may scare them off a bit, as it’s an unnatural and unfamiliar sight out in the wild. Hope this helps!

Thank you,

Excellent insights. Thank you for sharing!

Hey Darlene, my apologies for the late reply. I hope you and your cat are doing well. I agree that breakaway colors present a dilemma with these trackers, but although a non-breakaway color would reduce the risk of losing the collar, the hazard to your cat is too significant, in my opinion. I understand that you may be in a situation where you need to let your cat outside, but realistically, I would advise keeping her inside as the safest option. Alternatively, just as you’d use the tracker to find your cat, you may also be able to use it to find the receiver if it’s popped off. Hope this helps, and I wish you all the best with your landlord and cat.

That’s a valid point, Laura. While safety is important, you’re right that the collar won’t do any good to help a lost cat find its way home if the cat isn’t wearing it. Some sources I’ve consulted lately suggest that breakaway collars are best for cats who spend a lot of time outdoors – cats who are allowed to wander freely. Traditional collars, however, can be appropriate when the cat is supervised, such as a walk on a leash.
In your situation, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using a regular collar since it will be a limited amount of time under supervision. A move can be scary and if your cat gets loose and finds himself in an unfamiliar place, the likelihood of a breakaway collar staying on long enough to be any good sounds low. It’s worth considering the potential risks, but since you won’t intentionally be letting your cat outside during the move, a traditional collar could be a good option.

Thank you, keep up the good work!