Today is Valentines Day but it's also ‪Pet Theft Awareness Day‬. Pets who are left alone outside in the yard, tied up outside of a business or left in a parked car are easy targets. Here's a few rules to keep your pet safe from being stolen and sold for profit on Craigslist, to a research laboratory or to a dog fighter:
DON’T leave your dog or cat unattended in your yard. It only takes a minute for someone to steal him.
DON’T allow your pet to be visible from the street.
DON’T leave your dog tied up outside restaurants or stores.
DON’T leave any animal unattended in your car even if it's "just for a minute."
DON’T use “free to good home” ads to place your dog, cat, kittens or puppies because these ads are often answered by Class “B” dealers. Contact a rescue group for help in conducting your own adoption.

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