It’s high-traffic season here in the hi-desert, and in addition to tourists, area roads are being filled with lost and scared dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and if you’re in Wonder Valley, the occasional emu.
The weather is warming up, and as pets spend more time outdoors, the likelihood that they may get loose increases too. Strong spring winds can knock down fences, blow open gates, and even spook your pet into making a bolt for it.
Here at Z107.7, we’ve received a dramatic increase in lost pet reports over the last several weeks, and I’ve personally encountered stray dogs several times in the last few days.
If you see a pet or animal in a place it’s not supposed to be, please report it.
The first thing to do is figure out where you are. If you’re in Yucca Valley, call the Yucca Valley Animal Control at 760 365 1807. If you’re in Twentynine Palms, call the Palms-n-Paws Animal Shelter at (760) 367-6799. If you’re in unincorporated areas like Joshua Tree, Morongo Valley, Landers or Wonder Valley, call the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s non-emergency dispatch number at 760 956 5001. If it’s after hours in Yucca Valley or Twentynine Palms, call the Sheriff’s non-emergency dispatch number, which is once again 760 956 5001.
If you’ve lost or found a pet, you can always let Z107.7 know about it. We read out a list of “Cruisin’ Critters” every day at 10:30 and 2:30 p.m. You can submit a lost or found pet right here.
Keep an eye on your pets if they are in your yard, and keep them hydrated. If you’re out on a walk, keep them on a leash, and if you’re going into the park, keep them off of trails unless otherwise noted.
