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We are truly fortunate to have a great
pet group here at Four Seasons known
as Tails and Trails. If your pet is lost or
goes missing, our Pet Recovery team can
assist in getting them back home. Just call
(951) 663-7012. The team is made up of
volunteers who are willing to assist all
fellow pet owners here. These volunteers
have been trained in trapping, bringing lost
pets to safety, scanning and reuniting pets
with their owners. Our team is currently
seeking new members to assist us in these very worthwhile efforts.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this team and being
trained in pet recovery, please contact us at (951) 663-7012 or via
email at vivr@sbcglobal.net. Note your name and phone number.
Meanwhile, here are some tips if your pet goes missing. Do not
chase or try to look for your pet. Stay home, secure any other pets,
open your doors and your gate, and report the missing pet. We will
do all we can to assist you. For both cats and dogs, find some dirty
laundry, pillowcases, undergarments, gym clothes, socks, recently
worn shoes and place it in a pile or a basket on your front porch.
For cats, put out their used litter box. If your
pet has a favorite bed or blanket, add that
to the pile. Tails & Trails will help network
your lost pet while we search, and we will
provide recommendations for bringing your
pet home safely.
Spreading your scent around while
looking for your pet will only confuse their
attempts to "scent" their way home. Very
few stray dogs are likely to run up to you,
especially if you don't have food. Some
may be very friendly and willing to jump into your vehicle. Never
approach or chase a stray. This may drive them further from their
home, stress them, and make recovery more difficult. Pets may
become exhausted or hide. Try to keep dogs as close as possible to
you. Speak in soothing tones. Be still and encourage them to come
to you. If you do have food with you, you can always drop a few pieces
to keep the animal engaged. There may be times when we will not
have adequate volunteers to assist. If that is the case, we may ask you
to contact Beaumont Animal Control at (951) 759-8500. ~ Vivian
Walker, vivr@sbcglobal.net
Tails & Trails -
All Pets
