As residents prepare to ring in the New Year, animal services officials urge pet families to do what they can to keep their pets safe and secure and out of local shelters.“With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, now is a good time to shore up gates and fences where pets can make a quick escape. The celebratory sounds, just like those we experience on Fourth of July can be unsettling for animals, causing them to scramble for a hiding place and possibly go missing,” said Erin Gettis, director, Riverside County Department of Animal Services.Gettis advises that pet families plan ahead:Secure your home, backyard and property to keep pets from getting loose.
Make sure pets are wearing a collar ID tag whenever they are outdoors.
Microchip your pets.
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