National Pet Theft Awareness Day is Sat.

by Ryn Gargulinski on Feb 11, 2009, under Local

Citizen Staff Writer
IN BRIEF

Folks can show their pets how much they love them by keeping them safe this Valentine’s Day, which happens to be National Pet Theft Awareness Day.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona offers some safety tips for furry friends:

• Keep pets indoors when not at home

• Have an updated identification tag and sturdy collar

• Have pets microchipped

• Spay or neuter pets so they are less likely to roam

• Padlock gates. Make sure fences are high enough

• Never leave a pet unattended in a vehicle

• Keep pet licenses current and keep a current photo of the pet on hand

Report lost pets to the Humane Society at 327-6088 and the Pima Animal Care Center at 243-5900.

Also in observance of the day, microchips are half price at $10 at the Humane Society, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. The special runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. No appointment is necessary.

RYN GARGULINSKI

rynski@tucsoncitizen.com

National Pet Theft Awareness Day is Saturday

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