STAY SAFE AROUND ANIMALS

1.) WHY SHOULD I LEARN TO "STAY SAFE"?
2.) WHO COULD BE ATTACKED BY AN ANIMAL?
3.) WHY DO ANIMALS ATTACK?
4.) PROTECT YOURSELF
If you feel threatened by an animal:
If you feel threatened, give firm, simple commands,
If you're attacked by an animal:
If you’re knocked down by an attacking animal:
5.) IF YOU'RE BITTEN OR SCRATCHED
6.) HELP PREVENT RABIES
7.) SAFETY TIPS
^o Don’t go near an animal with offspring.
^o Stay way from animals when they’re eating or sleeping.
^o Support animal control efforts in your community to keep stray animals off the streets.
^o Support spaying and neutering programs for animals to reduce pet overpopulation.
^o Be a responsible pet owner.
o Always obey leash and licensing laws.
o Take your pet to the veterinarian for regular checkups.
o Keep your pet’s shots up-to-date.
^o These programs help protect the health and safety of your community.

Don't take chances with animals!