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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | FEBRUARY 2026 41 Tails & Trails - All Pets As we begin 2026, the Tails and Trails group is ready to help. If your pet goes missing, our Pet Recovery team can assist in getting them back home. Just call (951) 663-7012. Our team is made up of dedicated 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. We are seeking new members to assist us in these worthwhile efforts. If you are interested in becoming part of this team and being trained in pet recovery, please contact us at (951) 663- 7012 or via email at vivr@sbcglobal.net. Please include your name and phone number. You may also want to check us out on Facebook at Four Seasons Tails and Trails. Here are some tips for recovering missing pets. Do not chase your pet. Stay home, secure any other pets, open your doors and your gate, and report the missing pet. Find some dirty laundry, pillowcases, undergarments, gym clothes, socks, recently worn shoes, and place them 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 won't have enough volunteers to assist. If that's the case, we may ask that you contact Beaumont Animal Control at (951) 759-8500. ~ Vivian Walker, vivr@ sbcglobal.net As we begin 2026, the Tails and Trails group is ready to cats, put out their used litter box.