The summer period is often marked by many abandonments. As part of this, the government is launching a campaign to combat the abandonment of pets by recalling that “owning a pet is to be responsible!”

A guide to good practice!

You have a pet and you wonder about its care this summer or about the care to give it?

The Ministry of Agriculture has developed a practical guide that answers all the questions you need to ask yourself if you are keeping a pet: To take good care of your pet.

Here you will find answers, practical advice and useful contacts on these different topics:

• What if you come across a dog or cat in distress?
• You go on holiday and you can't take your pet: what childcare solution?
• What can you do for your pet when it gets too hot?
• You plan to travel with your pet: what are the formalities?

Reminder of actions needed in case of high heat

Recurrent high temperatures in summer require special attention. Leaving an animal alone for too long can be dangerous.

Here are the good things to do every day:

• Remember to renew your pet's water frequently (every four hours).
• Make sure they are eating enough and enough to eat.
• Continue to make him do physical activity (play, walk...) while being reasonable.
• Ensure access to shade and fresh rooms.
• Never leave your pet alone in your vehicle.
• Check the condition of its bearings in the face of heat and the floor covering.
• Be alert for signs of dehydration (excessive tiredness, difficulty in feeding...).

Useful numbers

If you come across an animal in distress, be sure to take all precautions to avoid being bitten or stressed. Then you can contact:

• The city council and/or the municipal police.
• The nearest shelter.
• The employees of service stations or motorway businesses, they are in contact with the services of the communes.
• I-CAD (Domestic Carnivore Identification Service) on 09 77 40 30 77 or make an online declaration of a found animal.
• Or take the animal to a veterinarian.