It's easy to understand why people love pets. Their soft fur, cuddly ways and unconditional love make people feel wanted and loved, always. Pet lovers have soft hearts that are easily led by the purring and cooing of animals. So when we see a stray cat or dog in the neighborhood, sometimes it's difficult to turn them away. But in reality it may be the smartest move for you, your pets, and the rest of your family.
Remember that some stray animals may have been abandoned by their owners, and have suffered neglect and abuse. These stray animals may have run away and got lost, but many of them have been neglected, abused and abandoned by their owners. This can give the animal a deep seated fear of humans, and make them very agrressive. They may also carry diseases that can spread to other animals in the house. Because you don't know their history, you don't know the danger that they pose to you or your loved ones. It may be heartbreaking to not bring them inside, but it may also be the smartest thing you can do.
Transmitted by animal bites, rabies is a virus that a stray animal could have picked up from wild animals they have encountered. If not treated very quickly after the bite has been received, rabies can be fatal in both animals and humans. The symptoms of rabies may take a while to show up, but as the infection takes hold, animals become more aggressive. The treatment for rabies is a long and painful series of injections - not something you or your children would willingly undertake.
What to Do if You See A Stray Animal
If you feel compelled to help, there are other ways to help a stray animal without endangering yourself or your family. If the stray has a collar and tag, you may be able to contact the owners yourself and arrange for them to collect their pet. Shelters and doctors can help you check for a microchip, inserted under the animal's skin, and although they may charge a fee, will keep the animal in their kennels until the owners are found.
If the stray is hanging around your neighborhood, it may just be lost. Take a photo of the animal and print some flyers to put up around town in shop windows and noticeboards. Describe the size, breed and color of the animal and put a contact number on the flyer as well.
If all else fails, you may have to call animal control. This may be the safest route for you the animal and the people in the neighborhood. No matter how innocent we know that pets are, they can become agitated if they are sick or have been abused. This may be the best option for everyone involved.
Remember that some stray animals may have been abandoned by their owners, and have suffered neglect and abuse. These stray animals may have run away and got lost, but many of them have been neglected, abused and abandoned by their owners. This can give the animal a deep seated fear of humans, and make them very agrressive. They may also carry diseases that can spread to other animals in the house. Because you don't know their history, you don't know the danger that they pose to you or your loved ones. It may be heartbreaking to not bring them inside, but it may also be the smartest thing you can do.
Transmitted by animal bites, rabies is a virus that a stray animal could have picked up from wild animals they have encountered. If not treated very quickly after the bite has been received, rabies can be fatal in both animals and humans. The symptoms of rabies may take a while to show up, but as the infection takes hold, animals become more aggressive. The treatment for rabies is a long and painful series of injections - not something you or your children would willingly undertake.
What to Do if You See A Stray Animal
If you feel compelled to help, there are other ways to help a stray animal without endangering yourself or your family. If the stray has a collar and tag, you may be able to contact the owners yourself and arrange for them to collect their pet. Shelters and doctors can help you check for a microchip, inserted under the animal's skin, and although they may charge a fee, will keep the animal in their kennels until the owners are found.
If the stray is hanging around your neighborhood, it may just be lost. Take a photo of the animal and print some flyers to put up around town in shop windows and noticeboards. Describe the size, breed and color of the animal and put a contact number on the flyer as well.
If all else fails, you may have to call animal control. This may be the safest route for you the animal and the people in the neighborhood. No matter how innocent we know that pets are, they can become agitated if they are sick or have been abused. This may be the best option for everyone involved.
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