The Brief
- Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is operating at about 100 animals over capacity, partly due to summer monsoon storms scaring pets away from home.
- The Boeser family has been searching for their 18-month-old goldendoodle, Oreo, for six weeks after a storm blew open their fence.
- Officials remind owners to ensure microchips are updated, gates are closed before and after storms, and to never give up looking for a lost pet.
PHOENIX – Phoenix is still in the throes of monsoon season, and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is reminding owners that loud storms can lead to lost pets. One pet owner is still looking for her beloved dog, while Animal Care and Control has tips for other pet owners.
What we know:
Just like summer fireworks, summer storms can also scare animals.…