The British are a nation of pet-lovers and many of us have dogs or cats, or both. We like to give our pets the freedom of our homes when we’re out at work or away for the day, but we also want to make sure that we can protect our homes from the threat of break-in and theft. The obvious answer is to get a burglar alarm – but how will that sit with our desire to let our pets wander wherever they please?

Choose a pet-friendly burglar alarm

The burglar alarm market has responded to homeowners’ worries about this issue and has developed alarm systems that take your pets into account. Pet-friendly burglar alarms are not less efficient than a traditional alarm, but they give you the peace of mind you’re looking for – not only for your property, but for your pet.

How pet-friendly burglar alarms systems work

The technology involved in burglar alarms is constantly evolving, and motion sensors have been developed that can analyse the difference between certain types of movement. For example, they may be programmed not to trigger the alarm if movement occurs under a certain height, or if it performs in certain ways. This allows the sensor to differentiate between potential animal movement and the movement of an intruder. As it’s very difficult for an adult burglar to imitate the movement of a cat or dog, these sensors are as reliable as the traditional motion sensors.

In Norway , huge publicity was generated by the theft of one of the world's most famous paintings – Edvard Munch's The Scream. The fact that armed robbers could take such a masterpiece valued at around £75m says a lot about inadequate security measures. The daring daylight robbery shows that vigilance is necessary at all times, not just at night time when the burglar alarms get switched on.

SecurityCam is dedicated to providing homeowners and businesses with burglar alarm systems that suit their needs. All our security consultants are trained and experienced, and everyone that comes to your home or workplace to assess, install or maintain your burglar alarm has been screened to ensure that you’re getting the best possible service from a trustworthy source. All our systems comply with current British Standards and we’re constantly striving to ensure that you’re 100% happy with every contact you have with our business. To find out more, or to arrange a security survey, call us on 0845 644 9321 or complete our online enquiry form.

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