Camera Recommendations for Small Pet Business—Focus on Liability and Monitoring

As a small business owner in the pet industry, I’m looking to install cameras that will help monitor both the pets in our care and the waiting area/cash register. These cameras are primarily for liability purposes and will only be reviewed by me in the event of an incident. Here are my specific needs:

Requirements:

  • Long-Term Storage: Cameras that can store recordings for several months.
  • Audio Recording: Cameras that capture both audio and video.
  • Searchable Recordings: The ability to go back and view recordings from a specific date and time.

Not Needed:

  • Two-way audio
  • Pan/tilt functionality
  • Motion alerts or alarms

Context:
We’ve encountered situations where clients assure us their pets have no health issues, only to later disclose serious conditions upon pick-up. In the unfortunate event that something happens while the pet is in our care, I want to have the capability to show the quality of care provided, including video/audio from the time of check-in.

Any recommendations that fit these criteria would be greatly appreciated!

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