HOW YOU CAN HELP PROTECT ANIMALS FROM PET THEFT

• Keep your pet safe by identifying your animal with collar, ID tags and/or microchips.

• Keep your pets indoors, especially when you are not at home. Do not leave your pets unsupervised in your yard; it only takes a minute for thieves to steal your beloved companion animals. Keep your pet on a leash and do not let your pet roam free in your neighborhood. Never leave your pet alone in a car.

• Ensure your pets are spayed and neutered; fixed animals are less likely to wander away from home.

• Keep recent photos and written descriptions of your companion animals on hand at all times and maintain up-to-date records and licenses on all of your pets.

• Be aware of strangers in your area and report anything unusual, such as suspicious neighborhood activities or a surge in missing pets, to local police and animal control.

• Stay involved by signing up for LCA's email action alerts.