This Forth of July, Pasadena Humane is joining the LA Lost Pet Coalition, a group of 21 local shelters that have teamed up with Petco Love Lost and are working together to get lost pets back home.
The new coalition is committed to education that will prevent lost pets from entering shelters, as well as efforts to get those who do enter shelters home more quickly.
Shelters across the LA area will be using Petco Love Lost, a free national database for lost-and-found pets. The database uses patented image-recognition technology to simplify the search for lost pets by using just one photo of a pet.
Petco Love Lost includes photos of pets from nearly every shelter in the Los Angeles area, in addition to pets reported lost or found by community members.
The LA Lost Pet Coalition is launching at a truly critical time for animal shelters. The extended 4th of July holiday is one of the busiest times of the year at animal shelters nationwide. Fireworks can terrify pets, causing them to run away in search of safety.
AmericaFest in Pasadena may be off the calendar this year, but a huge fireworks display is still slated at the Rose Bowl following the July 4 LA Galaxy vs LAFC soccer game.
Plus, illegal fireworks remain commonplace and may be heard in the weeks preceding and following the holiday itself.
You can take steps to help your furry friends stay safe during fireworks season.
For starters, keep your pets indoors and ensure all doors and windows are secure. You might consider using over-the-counter or prescription calming aids if your pet is distressed.
We also recommend taking your dog for a walk before the fireworks start and leaving them at home if you plan to watch a big display.
Even with the best of intentions, pets may escape. In fact, Petco Love Lost estimates that 1 in 3 pets go missing during their lifetime.
That’s why one of the best things you can do as a pet owner is to be sure your pet always has identification. This can be a tag worn on your…
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