Canine Adoption and Rescue League's mission is to advocate for animal welfare, seeking to end the needless deaths of companion animals through adoption, education, and outreach programs.

NATIONAL LOST PET PREVENTION MONTH

10 Tips To Make Sure You Won’t Lose Your Dog

One of a dog parent’s biggest fears will always be losing their pet. Losing a pet is like losing any loved one, and it’s an experience no one should ever have to go through. July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month and serves as an important reminder to make sure our pets stay safe and don’t get lost. Even if you believe you’re the safest pet parent in the world, it’s always smart to make sure you have a checklist to prevent your pet from getting lost, just in case.

In honor of National Lost Pet Prevention Month, here are ten vital tips to ensure you won’t lose your precious pup.

1. Microchip Your Dog
Thanks to the technology of microchips, many people have been reunited with their lost dogs.

If your dog loses their collar and ends up lost, a vet or shelter can scan for the microchip, which will have their name, your contact information, and your primary vet or shelter information.

The process for getting a microchip implanted is completely painless, and your dog will have no idea it’s there. It’s only about the size of a grain of rice. A vet will inject the microchip under your dog’s skin and it will stay there for their entire life.

It’s also important because if someone else claims your dog, you can legally prove the dog is yours by looking at the microchip.

2. Get A Collar With Dog ID Tags
While it may seem obvious, some people forget how extremely vital it is for your dog to not only have a secure collar, but also have an ID tag.

Loose collars can fall off and, over time, become torn and wear down. It’s important that you check your dog’s collar to make sure it’s still in proper shape.

Also, you don’t want to choke your dog, so be sure to find an even balance between secure and comfortable.

ID tags make it very easy for someone to identify your dog and get your contact information immediately on sight. You can buy custom tags online or make them at your local pet store for an affordable price.

You can also write your phone number on the collar, itself, as a precaution.

3. Teach ‘Come’ And ‘Stay’
Two essential commands your dog must know are “come” and “stay.” With these two commands, the probability of your dog getting lost is less likely.

Whether you’re taking your dog for a walk, spending time at the park, or going for a drive, there is a chance your dog could see something they find exciting or interesting and take off.

If your dog knows these commands and recognizes you as their leader, they’ll be more likely to stop. Knowing these commands can not only keep your dog from getting lost, but it could even save your dog’s life. For example, you could end up stopping them from running into a street of cars.

It’s important to teach your dogs these commands starting from when they’re puppies, if possible. Older dogs can still learn the commands, too. However, the earlier training begins, the better.

4. Keep Your Dog On A Leash
If you have a dog, that means you need to own a dog leash. Having a leash is a fundamental part of having a dog.

There are a variety of styles of leashes for different types of dogs and different environments, so make sure you find the right fit for both you and your dog. Make sure the leash you buy is recommended for your dog’s weight.

If you’re going for a walk in the park where other dogs might be present, you should have a shorter leash with more control so you can regulate your dog with more ease if, for example, they try to go after another dog.

5. Secure Your Yard & Home
One of the most common ways a dog gets lost is when they escape their yard. There have been plenty of times when people found dogs wandering their neighborhood and mistaken them for strays, when really they accidentally just got out of their own property.

If you let your dog in the yard, make sure you’ve double checked the fencing around your property. You want the right height fence depending on the size of your dog so they can’t jump over it.

Even if they can’t jump the fence, your dog still might be able to dig their way out. A good way to prevent this is with rocks or chicken wire lining the bottom of the fence.

Also, to prevent your dog from squeezing through the fence, check for any lose panels that your dog can fit through.

6. Make Sure To Spay Or Neuter
Not only is spaying and neutering important to prevent overpopulation and keep more dogs from ending up in shelters, but it’s also key to keeping your pets from wandering off and getting lost.

When male dogs aren’t neutered, they have a higher tendency to seek out females because of natural sexual behavior. This means that an un-neutered dog is more likely to wander off from your home and get lost trying to seek out female dogs, leading to more risk of getting hit by cars.

Neutering your dog takes away this instinct, making your dog calmer and more reliable, preventing further behavioral problems.

Female dogs will also benefit from the spaying surgery, as fewer males will attempt to mate with them. Aggressive males can cause a female dog to bolt, so it’s best to remove that temptation.

7. Pay Attention
The simple-yet-vital act of paying attention to your dog is the easiest way to prevent your dog from getting lost.

It’s important that, wherever you take your dog, you pay attention to them and their surroundings, especially in unfamiliar locations. Dangers and distractions can lead to accidents, dropped leashes, and dogs running off.

Also, be sure to never leave your dogs tied to bike racks, parking meters, or fences while you go into a store. Your dog could easily slip out of their collar and get lost or stolen.

Your dogs should always be in eyesight of you. Even when your dog goes in your own backyard, you should know exactly where they are.

You wouldn’t leave your child unsupervised, so why should you leave your dog unsupervised?

8. Be Safe In The Car
An easy time for dogs to escape is when they’re in the car. Your dog could easily run off when you open the car door. Some dogs could even escape if you open the window too far. Be aware of your dog’s typical behavior and figure out what works best.

If your dog has a tendency to stick their whole body out the window, be sure to keep the window closed far enough so their body can’t fit through.

Similarly, if your dog gets easily excited when you open the door, make sure you leave their leash on. That way you can prevent the problem before it even happens.

Seat belts are also helpful in making sure your dog is safe and secure. There are several dog seat belts on the market, but be sure to check that they have been safety tested, and rely on online reviews before you make a decision. Your vet can help.

Finally, do not leave your dog alone in the car under any circumstance. Not only could your dog could die from heat stroke on a hot day, but someone could actually break into your car just to steal your dog.

9. Keep Their Documentation Easily Available
You should have all of your dog’s documents and papers organized in one area with easy access. If your dog were to get lost, you’d quicken the process of finding them by having all your information together.

Proof of ownership such as vet documents, shelter information, photos, vaccination records, and more can make it easier to not only prove your dog is yours, but also make it easier for those who might have found your dog, such as shelters or rescue groups.

You should keep handy your local shelter’s address and phone number along with a recent photo so you can put up flyers with what your dog looks like at the current moment.

10. Practice Inside Safety
It’s perfectly healthy and normal to let your dog go in the yard for outside time, to use the bathroom, and to play. But when you’re not home, they should be indoors.

It’s important to make sure you keep your dog inside when you’re not home so your dog doesn’t get loose by mistake. A common problem is people thinking dogs are strays when really they’ve just escaped from their house and can’t get back inside because no one is home.

Also, if you have small dogs, be extra aware, especially at night, because of predators like coyotes, hawks, and mountain lions.

Lastly, don’t leave dogs outside alone while you’re sleeping. When it’s time for bed, everyone should come inside.

Article from https://dogtime.com/how-to/pet-safety/40223-lost-pet-prevention-month-july
Calendar from https://www.dogtipper.com/fun/pet-holidays
National Lost Pet Prevention was launched in July 2014 by Pet Hub
https://www.pethub.com/LostPetPreventionMonth

Mamba (6-6-21) Chop (6-8-21) Canelo (6-12-21)

Jack (6-12-21) Olivia (6-12-21) Rocky (6-13-21)

Thank you to the families that have adopted and welcomed a CARL dog into their home!

Sailor & Friends 4th Anniversary Event!
August 15, 2021 - Save the date!

Come meet some of our CARL dogs and Volunteers at this event!

For more info:
visit the Sailor & Friends website
https://www.sailorandfriendspetsupply.com/

visit Canine Adoption and Rescue League (CARL) Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CARLdogs
or website for updates!
https://carldogs.org/

July 2021 Pet Holidays

Month-Long Observances

National Lost Pet Prevention Month™. Learn how to keep your pets from becoming lost in this month-long observance launched by PetHub.
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month.
Dog House Repair Month.

Week-Long Holidays.

late July: National Feed a Rescue Pet Week: Launched in 2017, this holiday by GreaterGood.org and The Animal Rescue Site aims to feed shelter pets.

One-Day Holidays

July 1: ID Your Pet Day.
July 4: Independence Day. This US holiday is no holiday for dogs; the sounds of fireworks causes many dogs to panic and run, resulting in many lost dogs every year.
July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day.
July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day. Sponsored by the The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), ADT Security Services and the American Kennel Club® (AKC).
July 21: National Craft for your Local Shelters Day.
July 21: No Pet Store Puppies Day.
July 26: National Dog Photography Day. UK holiday.
July 31: National Mutt Day. Also see Dec. 2.

Open any of the links when provided for more information!

Upcoming CARL Adoption Events

CARL has started reopening some of their adoption events held throughout Ventura County. Come by and see some of our dogs up for adoption!

C.A.R.L.'s Pet Care Center
901 Mission Rock Rd.
Santa Paula

By appointment only
Please submit an online application for any dog(s) you want to meet. This is required before any meet and greet will be scheduled.

Pet Food Express
1330 N. Moorpark Road (next to Home Goods)
Thousand Oaks

Second Saturday of the month. Next event Saturday July 10th.
Noon - 3:00 pm

Sailor & Friends Pet Supply
2070 E. Main Street (across from Ventura High School)
Ventura

First Saturday of the Month. Next event Saturday August 7th.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

and

4th Anniversary Event, Sunday August 15th.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Current Fundraisers

C.A.R.L.'s Winterizing Project

C.A.R.L.'s Winterizing Project aims to upgrade the kennels so that no dog has to endure another cold night. We will install dog house heaters in the sleeping area of each kennel. We will continue to install clear, weather-proof tarps along the kennels and on the roofs to keep warm air in and cool air out. We will install LED lights in all of the kennels, for the safety of the dogs and the kennel staff. The project began in the fall of 2020 in memory of our sweet Tanner, and in his name we were able to raise $8,700!

An electrician has to be hired to upgrade the existing panel, add sub panels, and run conduit to each section of the kennels- both BBFF and CARL. Supporters have already donated 16 heaters; LED lights have already been placed in some sections; tarps have been purchased and installed in FF and CARL sections. We have $4,700 left over after these purchases and upgrades. The quote from the electrician for the initial job is $9,800, so we still need to raise a bit more money before beginning this home stretch.

In loving memory of Tanner, Cole, and many more of CARL's senior dogs that we have had to say goodbye to, we want to make sure we are doing all we can for the future dogs of CARL. Every donation helps make the dogs even just a bit more comfortable while they are with us <3

Dine at Rubio’s and earn money for C.A.R.L.

Thursday, July 8
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Dine-in, take food to go or pick up a catering order at Rubio’s on this day and they will donate 30% of the proceeds from your meal to C.A.R.L. You must present the flyer for C.A.R.L. to receive credit for your order. Click here to download and print a flyer. Order online or through Rubio’s mobile app and enter coupon code “Donate” at checkout.

C.A.R.L. is partnering with Avon Representative Angaleta Double for an AVON fundraiser. Shop for your favorite AVON products, try some new ones or buy gifts for a special someone and C.A.R.L. earns 15% of the sales.
Click here to start shopping from now until July 30th and 15% of the sales benefits C.A.R.L.

Buffalo Exchange Ventura Fundraiser

Canine Adoption and Rescue League is happy to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags® program from July through December 2021. You can now donate to Canine Adoption and Rescue League just by shopping at Buffalo Exchange Ventura. Instead of a plastic bag, the Tokens for Bags® program offers every customer who makes a purchase one “token” valued at five cents (the cost to produce a bag) to donate to one of several local charities selected by the store. The program has generated over $857,745 for hundreds of local nonprofit organizations since 1994 and has saved over 17.1 million plastic bags from the landfill.

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A pioneer in resale fashion, Buffalo Exchange is a sustainable business that works to protect the environment by reusing and recycling clothing. Customers buy, sell and trade clothing, giving it a second life and reducing clothing pollution. In addition to being a sustainable business, Buffalo Exchange also runs multiple programs that contribute to the environment and our local communities. From Tokens for Bags® and our Earth Day $1 Day Sale to Coats for Cubs and clothing donations, we believe in making a positive impact on the communities we operate in. Since opening in 1974, this family-operated company has grown to 43 in 17 states.

Buffalo Exchange Ventura
532 E. Main St., Ventura, California 93001
East of California St.
Store Hours: 11am-8pm Mon-Sat; 11am-7pm Sun
Parking: Free parking garage (Downtown Ventura Parking Structure)

Ways You Can Help CARL!

Ongoing Fundraisers

NextDoor, WoofTrax, Amazon Smile, Facebook, Ralph's, and many more

Without people like you, C.A.R.L. would not be able to help the dogs of Ventura County. There are plenty of ways that we need your help. Click on the items below to find out how you can help today.

Donate

Every little bit helps! Please consider a donation in any amount to help feed, house, and pay veterinary bills for C.A.R.L. dogs. It's easy and safe to make a donation online using PayPal.

Recycling Fundraiser

Thinking about what to do with your recyclables? Drop them off at our kennel and help us improve our kennels.

Thanks to your donations thus far, we have been able to replace roofs, repair gates, and keep up the landscaping. All fundamental to keeping our pups happy and safe.

Kennel address:
901 Mission Rock Road in Santa Paula.

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Donate and shop at our Thrift Store. 2750 E Main St., Suite B, Ventura Enter from Borchard Drive 805-677-9111 thriftstore@carldogs.org Follow us on Facebook Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Donations of clothing, housewares, books, furniture and jewelry gratefully appreciated!

All proceeds go to Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) to save more dogs and operate our facility for them.

Please do not leave donations after hours! Please hold onto all donations and drop them off Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Thank you!

Amazon Smile
Shop on Amazon Smile and a percentage goes directly to C.A.R.L! It's easy, just go to smile.amazon.com, select "Canine Adoption and Rescue League" as your preferred charitable organization, and start shopping! Click here to learn more. Click here to view C.A.R.L.'s Wishlist

Facebook
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Using Facebook’s fundraising tool, you can now donate your birthday to a non-profit charity on the website. In order to donate your birthday, simply click on the fundraising tab on your News Feed. From there, you can select which charity you want to give to and set your fundraising goal as well as your fundraiser’s end date. You can invite your family and friends directly to the fundraiser.

Shop at Ralph's and help C.A.R.L! Click here to learn more.

Search or shop the Internet and help C.A.R.L!

Make a donation to C.A.R.L.'s Golden Oldies

Looking for a way to support us and spoil your dog at the same time? Subscribe through our link www.barkbox.com/CARLDOGS and they'll donate $25 to us for new subscriptions. Plus you'll receive 50% off your first month. Read more...

For every product sold, Max and Neo donates the product to the rescue of your choice. Be sure to choose Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.). Read more...

NextDoor App

Did you know that you can now sell items through the NextDoor app and you can donate the money directly to CARL? All you have to do is follow the prompt below and just like that you are raising money for rescue dogs right from your home.

WoofTrax

Sign up today and help earn much needed funds for C.A.R.L.'s dogs by just taking your dog(s) for a walk! Read more...

If you have adopted from C.A.R.L., please let Hale Pet Door know and you'll get 10% off your new pet door AND Hale Pet Door will donate that amount to C.A.R.L. To order online and receive your discount simply enter Canine Adoption and Rescue League during checkout. Read about their Pet Rescue Rewards Program.

BISSELL’s Partners for Pets Canine Adoption and Rescue League is proud to be a Partner for Pets! BISSELL and LostPetUSA.net have teamed up to help organizations like ours raise money, and now you can help too! When you purchase pet products on bissell.com and enter the code ADOPT at checkout, a portion of your purchase will be donated to our organization.
It’s simple.
· Shop pet products on www.bissell.com
· Enter the code ADOPT at checkout
· Then select our organization!
Learn more at www.bissell.com/partnersforpets.

Remember to use our promo code CARL2019 at checkout and once you complete your stay Canine Adoption and Rescue League will receive $10. Click here to begin taking a vacation with your dog!

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Award-winning author Paulette Mahurin has released her latest book. All profits from all her books go to help get dogs out of kill shelters.

Please click here to purchase her acclaimed novel on Amazon.com!

Award-winning author Paulette Mahurin, has generously decided to give C.A.R.L. all the proceeds from her Amazon best seller “His Name Was Ben”. Purchase her book today and support the dogs!

Please click here to purchase her acclaimed novel on Amazon.com!

Ruff Guide to the United States

features 365 of the best places to stay and play with your dog in all 50 states. Whether your pooch prefers to 'ruff it' on a hiking adventure or sit in the lap of luxury at a five-star resort, the assortment of trips in this book is sure to have him (and you) begging for a vacation! When you enter the coupon code CAARL at checkout, you'll get free shipping, and we'll get a $10.00 donation for each book sold! Click here to order your book today! Don't forget to enter the coupon code CAARL at checkout for us to receive $10.00 for each book sold.

We've partnered with Drs. Foster and Smith to easily enable you to donate a gift certificate to our organization to buy much needed supplies. Any amount donated is greatly appreciated.

Direct Dog Care TEAM
Direct Dog Care Team does Walking, Transportation, Playgroups, Socialization, C.A.R.L. Off-Site Training Program, Washing & Grooming, Special Needs & Training of the CARL dogs.

There are many ways to help us out here at CARL. You can:

The list is constantly changing. Visit the CARL Amazon Wishlist for the most current.

Remember, all donations are tax deductible and we are more than happy to get you a receipt if requested. If you would like to donate but do not have the time to pick up one of our wishlist items, monetary donations are always accepted.

Contact The Canine Adoption and Rescue League

Email: info@carlvc.org

Sharon L. Clark, Executive Director
Grace Cunningham, President, Petsmart Ventura Coordinator; Insurance
Renee Will, Vice President
Mia Emhardt, Vice Secretary
Dee Vitrano, Secretary; Donation Acknowledgments; Insurance;
Susan Carroll, Treasurer
Vacant, Vice Treasurer
Stacy Prange, Fundraising Coordinator
Chrissy Strodtman, Direct Dog Care
Ruben Alarcon, Student Projects
Talisa Garcia, Outreach

If you would like to sign up for this newsletter, click here.

We at C.A.R.L. would like ALL of our volunteers to sign up. Use of this tool enables us to quickly inform groups of all interested readers of our status. Letting us share the good news is a joy; having our community come to our aid in times of need, is an honor.

Some patrons have expressed an interest in newsletters sent by mail. If that is your choice please contact us at info@carldogs.org and provide your full mailing address.

CARL ADOPTION EVENTS ARE STARTING TO OPEN AGAIN!

EXCEPTION IS C.A.R.L.'s PET CARE CENTER, SANTA PAULA,
IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

C.A.R.L. has increased outreach to the community to better serve homeless dogs.

Staff are needed to run these sites.
Plus dog transport is required.
Volunteer orientations are now being conducted online. After completely filing out the CARL volunteer application VOLUNTEER APPLICATION , you will then receive a link to attend the online orientation!

July 2021 Newsletter

CARL Dogs Adopted in June!

Ever wonder about CARL’s adoptions? Go to http://carldogs.org/success-stories/happy-tails/ and see photos and stories of recent adoptions and sometimes updates from older adoptions.

CARL Dogs At Special Event!

C.A.R.L.'s Pet Care Center 901 Mission Rock Rd. Santa Paula

Pet Food Express 1330 N. Moorpark Road (next to Home Goods) Thousand Oaks

Sailor & Friends Pet Supply 2070 E. Main Street (across from Ventura High School) Ventura

C.A.R.L.'s Winterizing Project

Dine at Rubio’s and earn money for C.A.R.L.

Buffalo Exchange Ventura 532 E. Main St., Ventura, California 93001 East of California St. Store Hours: 11am-8pm Mon-Sat; 11am-7pm Sun Parking: Free parking garage (Downtown Ventura Parking Structure)

Without people like you, C.A.R.L. would not be able to help the dogs of Ventura County. There are plenty of ways that we need your help. Click on the items below to find out how you can help today.

Donate

Donate and shop at our Thrift Store. 2750 E Main St., Suite B, Ventura Enter from Borchard Drive 805-677-9111 thriftstore@carldogs.org Follow us on Facebook Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Donations of clothing, housewares, books, furniture and jewelry gratefully appreciated!

All proceeds go to Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) to save more dogs and operate our facility for them.

Please do not leave donations after hours! Please hold onto all donations and drop them off Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Thank you!

Shop at Ralph's and help C.A.R.L! Click here to learn more.

Search or shop the Internet and help C.A.R.L!

Make a donation to C.A.R.L.'s Golden Oldies

Looking for a way to support us and spoil your dog at the same time? Subscribe through our link www.barkbox.com/CARLDOGS and they'll donate $25 to us for new subscriptions. Plus you'll receive 50% off your first month. Read more...

For every product sold, Max and Neo donates the product to the rescue of your choice. Be sure to choose Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.). Read more...

Did you know that you can now sell items through the NextDoor app and you can donate the money directly to CARL? All you have to do is follow the prompt below and just like that you are raising money for rescue dogs right from your home.

Sign up today and help earn much needed funds for C.A.R.L.'s dogs by just taking your dog(s) for a walk! Read more...

Remember to use our promo code CARL2019 at checkout and once you complete your stay Canine Adoption and Rescue League will receive $10. Click here to begin taking a vacation with your dog!

Award-winning author Paulette Mahurin has released her latest book. All profits from all her books go to help get dogs out of kill shelters.

Please click here to purchase her acclaimed novel on Amazon.com!

Award-winning author Paulette Mahurin, has generously decided to give C.A.R.L. all the proceeds from her Amazon best seller “His Name Was Ben”. Purchase her book today and support the dogs!

Please click here to purchase her acclaimed novel on Amazon.com!

Ruff Guide to the United States

We've partnered with Drs. Foster and Smith to easily enable you to donate a gift certificate to our organization to buy much needed supplies. Any amount donated is greatly appreciated.

Team Information

Volunteer TEAM

Adoptions TEAM

Outreach & Community Support Team

Facilities TEAM

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Wishlist

Events

Board of Directors

Adoption Events

Sailor & Friends Pet Supply Adoption events now at this location. 2070 E. Main Street, Ventura First Saturday of the month, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Pet Food Express, Thousand Oaks Adoption events now at this location. 1330 N. Moorpark Road (next to Home Goods) Second Saturday of the month. Noon - 3:00 pm Outside

Ever wonder about CARL’s adoptions? Go to
http://carldogs.org/success-stories/happy-tails/
and see photos and stories of recent adoptions and sometimes updates from older adoptions.

C.A.R.L.'s Pet Care Center
901 Mission Rock Rd.
Santa Paula

Pet Food Express
1330 N. Moorpark Road (next to Home Goods)
Thousand Oaks

Sailor & Friends Pet Supply
2070 E. Main Street (across from Ventura High School)
Ventura

Buffalo Exchange Ventura
532 E. Main St., Ventura, California 93001
East of California St.
Store Hours: 11am-8pm Mon-Sat; 11am-7pm Sun
Parking: Free parking garage (Downtown Ventura Parking Structure)

Sailor & Friends Pet Supply
Adoption events now at this location.
2070 E. Main Street, Ventura
First Saturday of the month,
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Pet Food Express, Thousand Oaks
Adoption events now at this location.
1330 N. Moorpark Road (next to Home Goods)
Second Saturday of the month.
Noon - 3:00 pm Outside