News release\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control\u00a0is\u00a0reminding\u00a0the community that while the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate\u00a0the\u00a0nation\u2019s independence, it can also be a stressful and potentially dangerous time for pets.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fireworks, gatherings, and increased outdoor activity often\u00a0lead\u00a0to frightened animals, many of whom become lost and enter shelters during the holiday period, the DACC said in a news release.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
To help keep pets safe and reduce the number of lost animals, DACC encourages residents to take the following precautions:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Provide a safe, quiet, and secure space inside the home where pets can stay away from loud noises.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Offer toys, treats, or comfort items that can help distract and soothe anxious pets.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Check on your pets\u00a0frequently\u00a0during celebrations and reassure them to help reduce their stress and anxiety.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Talk with your\u00a0pet\u2019s\u00a0veterinarian to discuss whether sedatives could be helpful for your pet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Ensure your pets are\u00a0microchipped\u00a0and your current contact information is registered in a national microchip registry database. Microchipping provides a permanent form of identification that\u00a0greatly increases\u00a0the chances of reuniting lost pets with their families. Pets should also wear a collar with up-to-date and legible identification tags.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFourth of July celebrations are fun for people but can be frightening for our pets,\u201d\u00a0DACC\u00a0Director Marcia Mayeda\u00a0said in the release. \u201cTaking a few simple steps\u00a0\u2014\u00a0like keeping them safely indoors, ensuring they have proper identification, and providing comfort\u00a0\u2014\u00a0can make all the difference in keeping animals safe during the holiday. Our goal is to help families and their pets stay together and avoid the heartbreak of separation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
DACC encourages all pet owners to\u00a0plan ahead\u00a0and ensure their animals are protected before festivities begin. Should your pet become lost, visit\u00a0animalcare.lacounty.gov\/if-you-lost-your-pet<\/a>\u00a0for suggestions on finding your pet.\u00a0You\u00a0can\u00a0also visit the local animal care agency for your area (locator.lacounty.gov\/animal\/shelters<\/a>) or their website to see if your pet is at their facility.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cEvery year, across the\u00a0county, pets are injured or lost during the Fourth of July holiday period, further straining our animal care systems,\u201d Board\u00a0of Supervisors\u00a0Chair Hilda L. Solis\u00a0said in the release. \u201cAngelenos are encouraged to take necessary precautions, including securing their pets, offering comfort, and ensuring their pet is properly microchipped and pet owner information is up to date. These steps can all make a difference to ensure our families and their pets stay safe, together.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"News release\u00a0 The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control\u00a0is\u00a0reminding\u00a0the community that while the Fourth of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":167714,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[131,133,132],"class_list":["post-384928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/384928","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=384928"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/384928\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/167714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=384928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=384928"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=384928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}