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Munch is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

Help him feel safe.

Munch is a 4-year-old, 14-1/2-pound, male, Chihuahua mix.

Munch was found stray on a schoolyard. He was taken to a shelter him. When nobody came, Munch was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS).

He’s hungry for love and a place to belong. Munch needs an experienced owner who will follow his current training to help him feel safer. Rancho Coastal Humane Society trainers will teach his adopters everything you need.

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His $145 adoption fee includes medical exam, neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and a one-year license if his new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society.

For more information visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas or log on to www.SDpets.org. Open 11 to 4 every day but Tuesday.

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Summer Hours. RCHS is open until 6:00 PM Thursdays. Final showings begin at 5:15.

Special notes.

In less than two minutes, the temperature inside a closed vehicle can become deadly. Especially at risk are pets, children, elderly people, people taking medication, people who have been ill, and people who are overweight.

What if you see an overheated dog or person in a hot car?

Call out to see if the owner is nearby. If you’re at a store, ask them to make an announcement.

Call 9-1-1.

Get a witness. Shoot video or photos.

Check to see if the police are nearby.

Take whatever action you feel is necessary…and you can live with.

Before using excessive force, check to see if the door is unlocked, a window is open, or the air conditioning is on.

Hot Paws. If it’s too hot for you to walk barefoot or hold your hand to the ground, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.

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