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 American Humane Association is promoting the 2nd Annual Tag Day, April 8, 2000. Everyday should be Tag Day! If we could keep our own pets from getting lost, the shelters would not be so crowded and there would be room for the real stray and homeless pets. Many area shelters do not take pets given up by their owners; however, county shelters have to take everything. One third of the dogs in the shelter are reclaimed by their owners. Less than 3% of cats are reclaimed. This all contributes to high euthanasia numbers.
The Animal Assistance League of Orange County has a Help line at 714- 891-PETS
to help reunite lost pets, but they would rather that people did not have to
call. AAL recommends an ID tag and license with 2 phone numbers on a not too
tight, not too loose collar. A micro chip stays with the pet even if the collar
comes off. All shelters should have a scanner to check for micro chips. Some
people like tattoos for identification, just make sure that the shelter has the
information enabling them to read the tattoo.
Remember neutered pets are less apt to stray. Pets can not tell anyone where they live. |
© 2007 Animal Assistance League of Orange County |
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