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Pet Owner Tips for the July 4th Holiday

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. The City of Seal Beach and 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:

• Keep pets indoors, if possible, or confined to a secure area (never tether an animal because it can lead to more harm or an accidental death)
• Double check yard gates to make sure that pets cannot escape
• Make certain pets are wearing identification, including the name and current telephone number of owner

Anyone who loses an animal in the City of Seal Beach should visit www.petharbor.com or the City's pet lost and found online at www.longbeach.gov/acs. If one does not see their pet online, please visit the local shelter in person on Saturday, July 5, 2014, between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring St., between Studebaker Road and the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway.

Taking special care of your 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

Animal Care staff will contact owners of lost pets that have identification tags or microchips. Animals with identification will be held at the Village for fourteen days, pending being claimed by their owner. Animals without identification will be held for a minimum of six days before being evaluated for adoption.

For further information regarding Animal Care Services and responsible pet ownership, visit www.longbeach.gov/acs or call 562.570.7387.