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Recovering Your Lost Pet
If you have lost your pet, or have found a stray, you may
submit a photo and information by clicking “LOST PETS”
at the top of this page.
If you suspect your pet has been trapped or impounded,
call the Humane Society at 872-5650 or look at the
photos on the found animal database of the Humane
Society
Lost and Found
page. The webpage also lists return fees.
Also check with Animal Care and Control at 327-1397 and
read their
FAQ page
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Summer Pet Care
When the lazy
days of barbecues and swimming pools roll
around, you can make them even better by sharing
them with your favorite pet. By following a few
summer pet safety tips, you can keep your animal
friends healthy and enjoy the months of sun and
fun.
Water, Water Everywhere
Whether
you're indoors or out, both you and your pet
need access to lots of fresh water during the
summer, so check their water bowl several times a
day to be sure it's full. If you and your furry
friend venture forth for the afternoon, bring
plenty of water for both of you.
Bring Them Inside
Animals
shouldn't be left outside unsupervised on long,
hot days, even in the shade. Shade can move
throughout the afternoon, and pets can become
ill quickly if they overheat, so keep them
inside as much as possible. If you must leave
your pet in the backyard, keep a close eye on
them and bring them in when you can.
Say No To Tangles
Keeping your
pet well groomed will help their hair do what it
was designed to do: protect them from the sun and
insulated from the heat. If there is extremely
thick hair or a lot of mats and tangles, the fur
may trap too much heat, so you may want to clip
your pet. (See
Should I shave my thick-furred dog in the
summer?)
Pets Need Sunscreen Too
Though all
that fur helps protect hem, your pet can get
sunburned, particularly if they have light skin
and hair. Sunburn in animals can cause problems
similar to those it can cause in people,
including pain, peeling, and skin cancer. So
keep your pet out of the sun between 10 a.m. and
4 p.m., and when you do go out, rub a bit of sun
block on unprotected areas like the tips of the
ears, the skin around the lips, and the tip of
the nose.
For more information or to find an
American Animal Hospital Association
hospital near you,
visit
www.healthypet.com. |
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Keep An Eye Out For Heatstroke
Heatstroke is a medical emergency. If you suspect your
pet has heatstroke, you must act quickly and calmly.
Have someone call a veterinarian immediately. In the
meantime, lower the animal's body temperature by
applying towels soaked in cool water to the hairless
areas of the body.
Often the pet will respond after
a few minutes of cooling, only to falter again with his
temperature soaring back up or falling to well below
what is normal. With this in mind, remember that it is
imperative to get the animal to a veterinarian
immediately.
Once your pet is in the veterinarian's
care, treatment may include further cooling techniques,
intravenous fluid therapy to counter shock, or
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Domestic Strays
If a cat or dog
wanders into your yard that is friendly and comes to you
for food, it is probably a pet that is wandering, lost,
or recently abandoned. If there's a tag, call the number
on the tag, or ask your neighbors. A vet or the Humane
Society can check for an ID microchip. Also, you can
post a picture of it on this website.
If you can't find the owner or the
animal becomes a nuisance, notify
Animal Control thru the Mayor's Action Center,
327-4622, or take it to the Humane Society at 7929 N.
Michigan. Either place, it will be available for pick-up
by the owner or for adoption.
Conversely, it is the owner's
responsibility to tag and/or microchip their pet and
make sure it is not widely roaming, being a nuisance,
and/or reproducing indiscriminately. |
