Monday, March 7, 2011

Dog heists highlight need to keep a short leash on your pets to prevent thefts

via sfexaminer.com

Salley Chan left her beloved dog Lola in her car last Tuesday while she grabbed a quick bite to eat in the South of Market neighborhood, when Salley and her boyfriend returned to their car (parked near Bryant and Eighth streets), they found the rear window smashed and the 9-pound animal missing.  Read full story...



I can't even imagine how devastated Salley is!  Have you seen Lola?  Please help them reunite!

Here are some helpful tips from Petplaces.com on how you can guard your pet from abduction:
  • Don’t leave your dog outside when you’re not around.
  • Never leave your dog unattended. It takes only a moment for someone to untie him and lead him off.
  • Be aware, and make sure your neighbors are aware, of the problem of pet theft.
  • Never allow your dog to roam free in the neighborhood, for everyone’s sake.
  • Never leave your dog unattended in a car.
  • Always make sure he wears a collar with ID tags. You might want to consider implanting a microchip under his skin.
  • Keep recent photos of your dog, taken from different angles that clearly show coat type and coloring, close-ups of the face and any exceptional physical characteristics.
  • Keep all your proof-of-ownership papers (adoption, breeding contract, bill of sale) in one place to prove ownership.

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