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Let It Get Lost Again
There
are many ways that we can make sure that our pets don't get lost. Most
of them are very easy:
Make
sure they have a secure backyard to play in
Holes in fences, open gates, things that they can
climb up on are all ways that our cats and dogs can get out. Cats can
be a problem as they can easily climb most backyard fences. Some people
choose to keep their cats inside as a way of keeping them safe. There
are certain breeds of cats, which are much more comfortable living inside
than others.
Close
the Gates
Often we are in such a hurry that we don't close
and lock our gates. Take an extra few seconds to make sure that the gate
is closed properly.
Make
sure your cat is confined at night
Most accidents happen at night. If your cat is inside
or confined outside there is much less chance of it being involved in
a fight or being run over by a car.
Make
sure your cats and dogs are microchipped and registered
The law says that we have to register all cats and dogs when they are three months old. They have to wear a special registration tag, which tells you what council they live in and who they belong to. The law says that they have to wear these tags when they leave your home. It's a good idea to leave them on at all times just in case they accidentally get out. All new dogs and cats now need to be microchipped prior to registration.
Make
sure you spend lots of time playing and exercising your pet
If your pet is bored or unhappy it is more likely
to look for ways to entertain itself. This might mean trying to find a
way to escape. Pets, which have been desexed(they have an operation to
make sure they can't have any babies) are happier to stay at home.
Make
sure your pet is away from loud noises
Pets don't like noises like thunder and fireworks.
If they are scared they might try and run away. You need to be aware of
this on nights like New Years Eve or when there are loud parties.
Choose
a pet which suits your family
Many animals find their way into pounds and animal
welfare shelters because their owners don't want them any longer. They
may have grown too big or are too active. Bored pets may escape looking
for something to do. We have to spend time playing with, and exercising
our pets.
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