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Rabies tags – National Association of Public Health Vets determine rabies tag identification.To make them easily recognizable the color and shape change each year.
   
                 2005 – Blue, rosette shape
                     2006 – Orange, oval shape
                     2007 – Green, bell shape
      
1 out of 3 pets get lost

8-12 million pets are lost or stolen each year

Over 30 million people travel with their pets

There are 130 million dogs and cats in the U.S.

What to do when you find a lost pet.

Consider your safety and the safety of the animal.  A strange, frightened and probably sick or injured animal may behave unpredictably.  A sudden move may spook him.  When approaching the animal speak calmly to reassure him.  Make sure he can see you at all times.  You may need to entice him to come to you by offering a strong smelling food like, canned tuna or dried liver.  Try to restrain the animal with a leash, rope, pets carrier, etc.  If the pet is calm check for a tag or collar identification and contact the owner.  If the animal is agitated, call your local animal control agency for help.  Reference: Humane Society - www.hsus.org/ace/11873.