PRESS RELEASE
City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeach.gov
6/28/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release # CM: 062816
Subject:
Pet Owner Tips for the July 4th Holiday
Contact:
Ted Stevens, Manager
Animal Care Services
562.570.3051
Ted.Stevens@longbeach.gov
Animal Care Services
562.570.3051
Ted.Stevens@longbeach.gov
The Fourth of July can be a frightening time for animals, with the loud sounds of firecrackers and fireworks often sending pets scurrying out of the house or yard in search of security or shelter. Taking special care of pets during the Fourth of July is responsible pet ownership, just like licensing and keeping identification tags on pets, and making sure they are spayed or neutered.
Long Beach Animal Care Services reminds all animal owners that they can save themselves and their pets a tremendous amount of heartache and anxiety by following a few simple suggestions:
• Isolate pets indoors at home; they will be happier and not tempted to try to get away during loud sounds.
• If your dog is crate trained, put him in a crate covered with a blanket to make him feel more secure.
• Create a peaceful environment in your home, play soothing music and lower the blinds to block outside sights and sounds. If your pet seems anxious, spend time with him soothing him with a calm voice.
• A sudden change in your pet’s diet can cause stomach upset, avoid feeding your pet scraps from the grill and other human food. Some foods like onion, avocado, grapes and raisins can be toxic. Pets should never be given bones, especially from chicken.
• Keep pets away from flames, matches, and lighter fluid.
• Do not spray pets with insect repellant or sunscreen that is intended for humans, they can be extremely irritating to the stomach, lungs and central nervous system if ingested.
• Even if your pet is indoors with you, double-check yard gates and doors to make sure that pets cannot escape.
• Make certain pets are wearing identification, including the name and current telephone number of the owner. Confirm your pet’s microchip registration information is registered or updated.
Long Beach Animal Care Services offices will be closed on Monday, July 4. Officers will be responding 24 hours a day to emergency calls and shelter staff will contact owners of lost pets that have identification tags or microchips. Animals with identification will be held at Animal Care Services for 14 days. Pets without identification will be held for a minimum of six days before being evaluated for adoption.
Anyone whose animal is lost in Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Signal Hill or Cerritos should visit the Long Beach Animal Care Services website at www.LongBeachAnimalCare.com to see the found animals in our care. It is highly recommended residents visit the shelter in person to look through the kennels, lost and found binders, and community boards. Residents who have lost a pet can also follow the Twitter handle #LBLostFoundPets to get up-to-the-minute information on animals that come to the shelter. People who you find an animal can also post its picture to #LBLostFoundPets to help locate the owner.
About Long Beach Animal Care Services
The goal of Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) is to make Long Beach the safest large city in California for people and animals through the promotion of responsible pet ownership and recreation. LBACS serves 600,000 residents and pets in Long Beach, Cerritos, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos and Signal Hill.
Visit Animal Care Services at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village to adopt, volunteer, donate, license your pet or obtain resources regarding low cost vaccination and spay/neuter clinics throughout the city. LBACS is located at 7700 East Spring Street in Long Beach. The Village is open Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays. For more information please visit www.LongBeachAnimalCare.com.
Long Beach Animal Care Services reminds all animal owners that they can save themselves and their pets a tremendous amount of heartache and anxiety by following a few simple suggestions:
• Isolate pets indoors at home; they will be happier and not tempted to try to get away during loud sounds.
• If your dog is crate trained, put him in a crate covered with a blanket to make him feel more secure.
• Create a peaceful environment in your home, play soothing music and lower the blinds to block outside sights and sounds. If your pet seems anxious, spend time with him soothing him with a calm voice.
• A sudden change in your pet’s diet can cause stomach upset, avoid feeding your pet scraps from the grill and other human food. Some foods like onion, avocado, grapes and raisins can be toxic. Pets should never be given bones, especially from chicken.
• Keep pets away from flames, matches, and lighter fluid.
• Do not spray pets with insect repellant or sunscreen that is intended for humans, they can be extremely irritating to the stomach, lungs and central nervous system if ingested.
• Even if your pet is indoors with you, double-check yard gates and doors to make sure that pets cannot escape.
• Make certain pets are wearing identification, including the name and current telephone number of the owner. Confirm your pet’s microchip registration information is registered or updated.
Long Beach Animal Care Services offices will be closed on Monday, July 4. Officers will be responding 24 hours a day to emergency calls and shelter staff will contact owners of lost pets that have identification tags or microchips. Animals with identification will be held at Animal Care Services for 14 days. Pets without identification will be held for a minimum of six days before being evaluated for adoption.
Anyone whose animal is lost in Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Signal Hill or Cerritos should visit the Long Beach Animal Care Services website at www.LongBeachAnimalCare.com to see the found animals in our care. It is highly recommended residents visit the shelter in person to look through the kennels, lost and found binders, and community boards. Residents who have lost a pet can also follow the Twitter handle #LBLostFoundPets to get up-to-the-minute information on animals that come to the shelter. People who you find an animal can also post its picture to #LBLostFoundPets to help locate the owner.
About Long Beach Animal Care Services
The goal of Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) is to make Long Beach the safest large city in California for people and animals through the promotion of responsible pet ownership and recreation. LBACS serves 600,000 residents and pets in Long Beach, Cerritos, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos and Signal Hill.
Visit Animal Care Services at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village to adopt, volunteer, donate, license your pet or obtain resources regarding low cost vaccination and spay/neuter clinics throughout the city. LBACS is located at 7700 East Spring Street in Long Beach. The Village is open Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays. For more information please visit www.LongBeachAnimalCare.com.