Campgrounds Closed Due to Plague Found in a Ground Squirrel

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and U.S. Forestry Service officials have closed the Broken Blade, Twisted Arrow, and Pima Loops of the Table Mountain Campgrounds in the Angeles National Forest after tests confirmed that one ground squirrel trapped on July 16, 2013 during routine surveillance activities tested positive on July 23, 2013 for plague. The sites were officially closed at 1:00 p.m. today, and will be closed for at least 7 days. Campers at the site have been notified of the closure by Forest Service officials. The campgrounds and recreational areas are located near Wrightwood. In coordination with the Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures, the squirrel burrows in the area will be dusted for fleas. Further testing of squirrels will be done before the area is re-opened to the public.

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SEAACA FEATURED ON FOX AND FRIENDS

SEAACA shelters strays and hurt animals. Why not make Christmas come early for some dogs in need? Adopt from SEAACA,

SEAACA GENERAL INFORMATION

The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) provides animal care and control services to our resident. Pets are as important as family members (and sometimes more important!) to millions of households across the country and in our city. Pets provide the emotional connections, unconditional love, and loyalty that we all yearn for. One of the best places in our region to find a new pet is at the SEAACA Animal Care Center where there is a wide range of loveable animals, including puppies, kittens, dogs, cats, and bunnies ready for adoption.

KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE THIS 4TH OF JULY

(AND ALL SUMMER LONG)

SEAACA Provides Smart and Practical Tips to Help Beloved Animals Stay Safe During the Festive Summer Holiday SEAACA (Southeast Area Animal Control Authority; www.seaaca.org) has released a helpful list of tips for pet owners to keep their beloved animals safe this 4th of July. The fireworks extravaganzas and daylong celebrations are summer highlights, but they also pose serious problems and threats to dogs and other pets. With the holiday just around the corner, here is some smart and practical advice from SEAACA for the upcoming holiday and all summer long:

BE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU FEED YOUR PET DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND ALL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!

SEAACA Provides Fun and Helpful Tips to Help You Manage Your Pet's Health and Diet

During the holidays and throughout the year, there are opportunities to share wonderful meals with family and friends. For pets, however, the risk of overfeeding and eating dangerous food items can pose a health risks. From Thanksgiving to New Year's and beyond, the food keeps coming and the guests revel, but the pets can suffer. To help resolve this dilemma, SEAACA (Southeast Area Animal Control Authority, www.seaaca.org) has created a list of tips to help pet owners enjoy their holiday meals while maintaining their pet's health and welfare.

GET YOUR PET READY FOR EMERGENCIES

SEAACA Provides Several Tips to Help Pet Owners Prepare for Disasters

SEAACA (Southeast Area Animal Control Authority; www.seaaca.org) has released a list of tips to help pet owners keep their animals safe in case of a natural disaster or emergency. From earthquakes and fires to tornadoes and beyond, emergency situations can occur without notice and pose significant threats, especially to pets that may not be able to take care of themselves in such situations.

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