Marcia Mayeda, Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 29, 2025

CONTACT: Christopher Valles, accpio@animalcare.lacounty.gov

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control

Urges Pet Owners to Keep Pets Safe This New Year’s Eve

As New Year’s Eve approaches, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is reminding pet owners to take precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of their furry companions during the celebrations. With the loud sounds of fireworks and festivities, many pets can become anxious or frightened.

DACC encourages all pet owners to keep their pets indoors during the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Creating a safe space in your home can help alleviate your pet’s stress. Indoor environments are the safest option, providing comfort and security for your pets as they navigate the noise and excitement of the evening.

“Fireworks can be extremely distressing for pets, leading to anxiety and even escape attempts, “ said Chief Deputy Danny Ubario. “We urge all pet owners to be responsible and keep their pets indoors, providing them with a safe and quiet space to ride out the celebrations. It’s also crucial to ensure that pets have up-to-date identification tags and are microchipped, so they can be reunited with their families if they do happen to escape.”

In the unfortunate event that your pet does get loose, having a current identification tag on their collar and being microchipped significantly increases the chances of a quick reunion. DACC advises pet owners to take these simple yet effective steps to protect their beloved companions.

About the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC)

DACC is one of the largest animal care and control agencies in the nation, operating seven animal care centers and providing services to more than three million residents and their pets. DACC operates under the nationally recognized Socially Conscious Sheltering model to ensure the best possible outcomes for animals and the community. As a community resource center for pets and owners, DACC protects people and animals from harm, provides care for lost and unwanted animals, reunites lost pets with their families, and strives every day to move closer to its goal of finding a loving home for every adoptable pet that comes through its doors. To learn more about DACC, the resources DACC provides, and view its animals, visit https://animalcare.lacounty.gov  or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).  To support DACC’s efforts, please donate to the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation at https://lacountyanimals.org/.  To learn more about Socially Conscious Sheltering, visit https://scsheltering.org/.

About the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation

The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation supports the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control through fundraising which supports spay and neuter programs, pet adoptions, public education, disaster response, and animal welfare. Many of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts have enabled the department to enhance the care given to animals in the County animal care centers. To learn more, visit https://lacountyanimals.org