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Community Alert

Bear Sightings

Bear Necessities
Safety Tips

NEVER FEED OR APPROACH BEARS CLEAN AND STORE GRILLS


Feeding bears teaches them to approach Clean grills after each use and make sure
homes and people looking for more. Bears that all grease, fat, and food particles are
will defend themselves if a person gets removed. Store clean grills and smokers
too close, so keep your distance! in a secure area that keeps bears out.

SECURE FOOD, GARBAGE, AND RECYCLING KEEPS DOGS LEASHED


Food and food odors attract bears, so If out for a walk, keep dogs leashed and
don't reward them with easily available refrain from allowing them to bark or
food, liquids, or garbage. chase bears as it will frighten the bear
resulting in a bad outcome.

REMOVE BIRD FEEDERS & PET FOOD CARRY BEAR SPRAY


Birdseed and grain are very attractive to Bear spray is proven to be an effective
bears so remove the bird feeders when way to deter a bear that threatens you. If
bears are active. Feed pets indoors when you are going to carry bear spray, know
possible and store pet food where bears how to use it!
can't see or smell it.

EMERGENCY BURBANK ANIMAL SHELTER CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF


9-1-1 818-238-3340 FISH & WILDLIFE
818-238-3000 BurbankAnimalShelter.org www.wildlife.ca.gov

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