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Responsible Pet Adoption

By Ulises Cabrerra, Moreno Valley City Mayor
December 18, 2024 at 09:35am. Views: 386

With the holiday season underway, I wanted to take a moment to talk about our beloved pets—and maybe even inspire some of you to bring home a new furry family member! The holidays are a wonderful time to adopt, and our Moreno Valley Animal Shelter has some truly lovable pets waiting to find their forever homes. 

 

I also wanted to remind everyone that adopting a pet is a big responsibility. It should never be a spontaneous decision – for your sake, or the pet’s. If you’re considering adding a pet to your family, make sure your home – and your family – is fully prepared for the commitment. Your new family member will need a safe, loving home that will help them thrive for many years.

 

For those of us who already have pets, let’s not forget about their safety as we get into holiday mode. Decorations, foods, and gatherings can be overwhelming (and sometimes dangerous) for our furry friends. Keep decorations like tinsel and ornaments out of reach, and remember that some of the treats we enjoy, like chocolate, can harm pets.

 

If you’re hosting a holiday get-together, consider setting up a cozy, quiet space for your pets to retreat if things get too lively. And be mindful of open doors—excitement and extra visitors can lead to accidental escapes. Make sure your pet has an ID tag in case of an escape. (And, as a gift to your pets, the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is offering free microchips during the month of December to MoVal residents.) It’s a small step that can make a big difference if your pet ever wanders off.

 

Let’s make this season a happy, safe, and memorable time for both people and pets in our community.

 

Thank you, Moreno Valley, for helping us make every season a season of compassion!

 

 

 

Con la temporada navideña en marcha, quería tomarme un momento para hablar sobre nuestras queridas mascotas y tal vez incluso inspirar a algunos de ustedes a traer a casa un nuevo miembro peludo de la familia. Las fiestas son una época maravillosa para adoptar, y nuestro Refugio de Animales de Moreno Valley tiene algunas mascotas verdaderamente adorables esperando encontrar un hogar definitivo. 

 

También quería recordarles a todos que adoptar una mascota es una gran responsabilidad. Nunca debe ser una decisión espontánea, ni por usted ni por la de tu mascota. Si está considerando agregar una mascota a su familia, asegúrese de que su hogar (y su familia) estén completamente preparados para el compromiso. Su nuevo miembro de la familia necesitará un hogar seguro y lleno de amor que le ayude a prosperar durante muchos años.

 

Para aquellos que ya tenemos mascotas, no nos olvidemos de su seguridad mientras nos ponemos en modo vacaciones. Las decoraciones, las comidas y las reuniones pueden resultar abrumadoras (y a veces peligrosas) para nuestros amigos peludos. Mantenga decoraciones como oropel y adornos fuera de su alcance y recuerde que algunas de las golosinas que disfrutamos, como el chocolate, pueden dañar a las mascotas.

 

Si está organizando una reunión navideña, considere crear un espacio acogedor y tranquilo para que sus mascotas se retiren si las cosas se ponen demasiado animadas. Y tenga cuidado con las puertas abiertas: la emoción y los visitantes adicionales pueden provocar fugas accidentales. Asegúrese de que su mascota tenga una placa de identificación en caso de fuga. (Y, como regalo para sus mascotas, el Refugio de Animales de Moreno Valley ofrecerá microchips gratis durante el mes de diciembre a los residentes de MoVal). Es un pequeño paso que puede marcar una gran diferencia si su mascota alguna vez se aleja.

 

Hagamos de esta temporada un momento feliz, seguro y memorable tanto para las personas como para las mascotas de nuestra comunidad.

 

¡Gracias, Moreno Valley, por ayudarnos a hacer de cada temporada una temporada de compasión!

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